The rainy season in Kamakura brings with it the most beautiful spray of bright blue and purple hydrangeas! As the…
During the cherry blossom season, when many people make the pilgrimage to Tokyo to witness this natural phenomenon, festival food…
Before leaving for Japan, I did an immense amount of research on things to see, places to go and, <i>best…
Since the early 19th century, visitors have come from all over Japan (and the world) to visit the famous Tsukiji Market. Crowds of…
If you're fortunate enough to find yourself in Tokyo during the blooming of the Sakura trees, consider yourself very lucky!…
Shibuya Crossing is one of the most iconic images of Tokyo. At first glance, it looks like a simple intersection,…
If you need a break from the hustle and bustle, the big lights and the neon signs, head to Shinjuku…
Any North American has those memories of long road trips with the family, stopping in at a convenience store on…
For as long as I can remember, I have loved pretty little packages of food. I think all of us…
Every time I visit a new country, I bring with me a list of people I want to buy something…
Akihabara has always been our favourite neighbourhood to stay in when we travel to Tokyo. We’ve tried other areas over…
When visiting Tokyo for the first time, one sleepy, jetlag heavy morning, we stubbed around the area we were staying…
Let’s face it: travelling means seeing beautiful things, and for most of us that means taking a few pictures to…
Exploring Harajuku is more than just walking down the famed Takeshita Dori Street. There are so many side alleys and…
Japan has the reputation of being unique, quirky and sometimes even flat out weird. But not weird in a bad,…
Travelling to Japan for the first time can be daunting. Arriving in a country where the Roman alphabet is rarely…
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