I’m no stranger to Japan, with six trips under my belt over the last decade. But after the birth of my daughter, I found myself feeling completely overwhelmed trying to …
With its towering basalt cliffs, gleaming emerald-green water and misty waterfall cascading into the river below, Takachiho Gorge is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful natural attractions in Kyushu, and …
Japan has a habit of drawing me back, time and time again. After six trips exploring the country’s bustling cities, ancient temples and glimpses of Mt Fuji, trip number seven …
One of the things I love most about Tokyo is that, no matter how many times you visit, there’s always something new and fun to discover. On a particularly rainy …
An easy one-hour train ride from Tokyo awaits the quaint seaside city of Kamakura. After spending a week in Tokyo, we traded the shiny skyscrapers and neon lights for salty …
You don’t typically see Nagoya on a first-timer’s Japan itinerary. Case in point: it took me six trips before I finally made it to Japan’s fourth-largest city. An industrial hub …
Despite being an avid hiker, I haven’t done that much hiking in Japan over my last five trips. On my most recent trip in May 2025, I decided to tick …
After six trips to Japan, I finally ticked off a long-standing bucket list item: attending a traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto. I’m not sure why it took me so long. …