Like this post? Help us by sharing it! I was recently asked to take some travelers on manga and anime inspired journey around Tokyo. Yet, like any of the world’s truly great cities, Tokyo simply can’t be seen in a day or even a week. There are far too many out of the way neighborhoods, back-street […]
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High Style but Low Ceilings – A Guide to Japan’s Capsule Hotels
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Japan has a reputation as being an expensive country to visit, and it’s true that you could blow through a lot of yen quickly if you are the type who enjoys staying in five-star hotels or dining in Michelin-rated restaurants. However, it’s actually quite easy for a […]
Tokyo on the cheap
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Meji jingu
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Contrary to popular belief, Tokyo is not that expensive. In fact, it is generally a cheaper place to visit than say London or Rome (Think recent press about four ice creams for £54). Food is cheap, but without losing the quality, public transport is cheap and a […]
Hidden Japan: A few highlights.
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Hidden Japan: Pilgrims
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! The highlights of a group tour always seem to vary. Everybody has their own favourite thing or place. These are occasionally predictable but more often surprising. Drain covers? Really? In this post I have selected a few personal highlights from a recent Hidden Japan tour. I start on day 3 […]
Bond. James Bond – The mysterious Gunkanjima
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! There are many recognised mysteries of the world such as Stonehenge, the Mayan civilisation, the Easter Island statues, the Loch Ness Monster, crop circles and more. One of the lesser-known mysteries though is a small island off Nagasaki called Gunkanjima or ‘Battleship Island’. The island also provides […]
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! There are many recognised mysteries of the world such as Stonehenge, the Mayan civilisation, the Easter Island statues, the Loch Ness Monster, crop circles and more. One of the lesser-known mysteries though is a small island off Nagasaki called Gunkanjima or ‘Battleship Island’. The island also provides […]