Recommended Culture
Halloween in Shibuya
Halloween has been steadily building momentum in Japan over the past few years, with this Tokyo event in October a highlight. The..
Culture
Gate Tower Building Osaka
Hiding amongst the residential area of Fukushima-ku in Osaka is a building you need to see to believe. The Gate Tower Building stands..
Culture
Cat Alley In Onomichi
Neko no Hosomichi or Cat Alley in Onomichi is hidden away between the sloping streets that wind around the town. It connects art,..
Accommodation
Capsule Hotels vs Hostels
I am always looking for ways to save money. Japan’s cheap capsule and hostel accommodation appeal to my thriftiness and overal..
Culture
Tokyo Metropolitan Gov't Building
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building towers over the west side of Shinjuku and is hard to miss. It provides visitors with..
Activities
Cycling the Shimanami Kaido
The Shimanami Kaido Expressway connects six islands from Onomichi in Hiroshima to Imabari in Ehime. Six spectacular bridges link..
Culture
Cat Alley In Onomichi
Neko no Hosomichi or Cat Alley in Onomichi is hidden away between the sloping streets that wind around the town. It connects art,..
Beauty & Spa
Hyotan Hot Springs In Beppu
As a tourist with tattoos in Japan I have found it difficult to experience the benefits of a traditional Onsen. On many occasions..
