Journal

  1. What to Know About Japanese Public BathsJapanese public baths offer a direct way to experience everyday life in Japan. A sento serves the local community with heated baths, while a super sento is a…
  2. Strolling Through Yanaka: Tokyo's Quiet Time Capsule NeighborhoodWhile Shibuya's scramble and Shinjuku's neon dominate every postcard from Tokyo, a few districts still whisper the rhythm of the city's older self. Yanaka sits…
  3. Bitcoin baccarat bonuses for Australian playersA bitcoin baccarat bonus combines a cryptocurrency payment method with a promotional offer on an online casino platform. For Australian players, the attraction…
  4. Japanese Letter Writing and the Quiet Joy of Postcards and StampsLong before emoji and instant messaging took over the small screen, there was the postcard: a tiny rectangle of paper carrying the weight of a handpicked…
  5. Watching Sumo Wrestling in Tokyo: A First-Timer's PlaybookThree times a year, the sumo world turns its attention to Tokyo for the Grand Tournament, or honbasho, held at Ryogoku Kokugikan. For travellers flying in from…
  6. Japan's Stunning Waterfalls: From Kegon to Nachi and BeyondJapan has a way of holding its most powerful natural wonders in places that ask something of the traveller. Reaching a peak waterfall like Kegon or Nachi…
  7. Conveyor Belt Sushi in Japan: A First-Timer's Guide to Kaiten-ZushiConveyor belt sushi, known in Japan as kaiten-zushi, is one of those dining experiences that captures the playful, efficient spirit of the country. Plates of…
  8. Soaking in sea breezes along the Izu PeninsulaThe Izu Peninsula juts southward into the Pacific like a thumb hooked beneath Tokyo, a stretch of coastline where rugged cliffs plunge into deep blue water and…
  9. The Tradition Of Japanese Flower Arrangement: Where To Try IkebanaIkebana is the Japanese art of arranging flowers, branches and leaves with intention. It is less about filling a vase with colour and more about expressing…
  10. How to Plan a Day at Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea: Insider TipsA day at Tokyo Disney Resort rewards preparation. Tokyo Disneyland delivers classic Disney characters, parades and family-friendly attractions, while Tokyo…