Like this post? Help us by sharing it! This week it was my intention to spend a couple of days on Zamami – a reputedly paradisic island to the west of Okinawa-Honto. Arriving in Naha after work on Thursday it quickly became apparent that my plans were going to be scuppered, and that all flights […]
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18 great Japanese beach destinations
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Japan’s excellent beaches are very much undervalued by the international community. Sure, Japan is no Maldives or Hawaii – but if you know where to look, it has some truly excellent places to catch some rays, splash about in the water, do a bit of snorkelling or […]
Shimane: Rural Japan
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The Kuniya coast, Nishinoshima
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Situated in the Sea of Japan, to the north of Shimane Prefecture (south-west of mainland Honshu), the Oki Islands have a natural and cultural landscape unlike anywhere else. If you are looking for a truly unique Japanese adventure, look no further than the remote Oki Islands. By […]
The best onsen hot springs in Japan
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! If you read my recent post on hot spring bathing etiquette a couple of weeks ago, it might well have got you wondering where in Japan to whip out your new-found skills and cultural know-how. If you were – you’ve come to the right place. The following is a list, compiled by dedicated Japan […]
Tsukiji Fish Market: How to do it right
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Tsukiji Fish Market is one of my tip-top favourite Tokyo experiences, but what with increasingly unstable relations between the vendors (for whom this is their livelihood) and tourists (for whom it is a fascinating attraction), it is important to know how to “do” Tsukiji properly. Located right […]
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Tsukiji Fish Market is one of my tip-top favourite Tokyo experiences, but what with increasingly unstable relations between the vendors (for whom this is their livelihood) and tourists (for whom it is a fascinating attraction), it is important to know how to “do” Tsukiji properly. Located right […]