Japan: the land of the rising sun….
Posts about Japan
Japan’s Most Instagrammable Food
If you love food, then Japan is THE destination for you! Think flavoursome ramen, fresh seafood and hearty curries, but beyond the delicious tastes, Japan has some very 'Insta-worthy' food. If you want to bring some #foodporn into your feeds, check out some of Japan's...
The Ultimate Tokyo Itinerary – For Big Kids!
You think you know Tokyo, but you haven’t truly experienced the exuberance of Tokyo until you fight a sumo, eat rainbow spaghetti, watch robots dance, make your own udon noodles and go-kart through the streets in an adult-sized Mario onesie…. Tokyo is seriously...
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun – Big kid fun outside Tokyo
Imagine bathing in a pool of sake, having buckets of it flung into your face while young people scream in glee around you. You might be tempted to think this is some sort of foam party with a bunch of university students, but it’s actually one of the many quirky...
MariCar – The Craziest Way to See Tokyo
There was chaos all around me. Colourful characters swerving and speeding through the streets of high-rise buildings and temples. Blinded by the neon lights and deafened by the roaring electronic soundtrack, I gathered all my focus towards pole position. Despite all...
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How to travel light for two weeks in a carry-on [Packing tips and Cabin Zero backpack review]
I hate wandering through beautiful European streets, Asia’s packed markets or the concrete jungles of America while dragging around overloaded suitcases. So on a recent trip to Japan we attempted to go for two weeks in just a carry-on with what we now believe is the...
Robot Restaurant Review
If you didn’t think the neon lights of Tokyo could shine any brighter, then you haven’t been to Robot Restaurant. You can see the neon signs, wrapped around the building from a block away. Like a magnet, Robot Restaurant draws all the curious explorers in, with its...
The Ultimate way to explore Kyoto… in a Kimono
Couples who kimono together, stay together, right? Kyoto is known for its exquisite temples and beautifully adorned geishas, dressed in colourful kimonos and yukatas (a lighter and cooler version of the kimono for summer). It also happens to be somewhere where it’s...
Buddha Bellies Cooking School – Stomping on Udon
“Alright everyone, the timer has been set to 5 minutes. Time to start stomping!” I never thought I’d be making udon noodles with our feet, and yet there we were, at Buddha Bellies Cooking School in Tokyo, on our first 5 minute round (of 3 rounds total) stomping away...
Tokyo: The day I fought a Sumo
I’ve been fascinated by sumo for years now. Their strength, flexibility, the many traditions that go along with it. And how gents that large can move so fast, I will never quite understand. So when I had the chance to wrestle a real sumo while visiting Tokyo, Japan,...
Things to do Before Your Trip to Japan
Are you heading to Japan soon? Maybe you picked up some cheap flights to Tokyo? Yay! Get ready to eat all the yummy food, see amazing temples and lose yourself in exciting cities. But before you jump on the plane, there’s a few other things you should get ready to...