Solo female travel in Japan is a wonderful travel experience, even though it may not be the most common one. Japan is a beautiful country that is rich in history, culture, and gastronomy and home to some of the most polite and friendly people on the planet. (Even if that is a cliche thing to … Read more
This Kyoto itinerary is perfect for first-time visitors to Japan. Here, Geishas scurry through the winding alleyways of Gion as they hurry from one appointment to another. As you meander through Kyoto’s backstreets, you can hear an array of mysterious sounds coming from the citys countless temples. Listen on as Buddhist monks hum and chant … Read more
What to eat in Japan if you don’t like fish? Don’t worry. The options are less limiting than you may think. When you first arrive in Japan, navigating menus and restaurants can be overwhelming if you are a non-seafood eater. Everything seems to contain fish. Even things that should not typically contain seafood seem to … Read more
Reflecting back on my 2015 solo cross-country trip through Japan, I realised that I never really gave the country and the various stopping points that I visited the write-up that they deserved and so, I am doing so now with this Nara itinerary. Situated in Japan’s Kansai region, Nara is an old, historic city that … Read more
Fukuoka is a large and bustling harbour city in Japan’s southwestern island of Kyushu. Fukuoka isn’t the usual choice of cities to visit during a trip to the land of the Rising Sun but it is certainly a worthwhile addition to your Japan itinerary – particularly if you enjoy immersing yourself in the local culture … Read more
When I planned my first trip to Japan, I knew that organising a Hiroshima itinerary was something that I was certain that I wanted to do. Situated in the western part of the island of Honshu, Hiroshima is a large, historic Japanese metropolis known for being the first city in the world to have been … Read more