Journal

  1. Why You Should Visit The Art Islands Of Naoshima And MiyajimaJapan’s islands offer a slower, more intimate way to experience the country. Naoshima and Miyajima are especially rewarding because they combine striking…
  2. Japan's National Parks: Hiking Trails And WildlifeJapan’s national parks offer a remarkable mix of volcanic landscapes, ancient forests, alpine ridges and subtropical islands. They are ideal for travellers who…
  3. How To Order Coffee In Japan With Local Café Know-HowOrdering coffee in Japan can be a small cultural adventure. A polished specialty café in Tokyo may serve carefully measured pour-over, while a traditional…
  4. The Most Photogenic Shrines in Japan for Sunrise ShotsJapan’s shrines offer some of the country’s most memorable dawn scenery: vermilion gates emerging from blue-grey shadows, coastal torii reflecting the first…
  5. 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…
  6. 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…
  7. 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…
  8. 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…
  9. 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…
  10. 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…