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Kyoto Travel Diaries: Adventures in Arashiyama
The Sagano bamboo forest may be one of the most-photographed spots in Kyoto but we planned a day in Arashiyama which tried to avoid the crowds
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Kyoto Travel Diaries: Arriving in Japan’s Cultural Capital
From the chaos and crowds on Shijo‑dori to the peaceful lantern‑lit glow of Gion, we were surprisingly overwhelmed on our first evening in Kyoto, even more so than Tokyo. But nothing changes our mind quicker than a peaceful pagoda and a sake or two
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Theatre Review: The Battle, at the Birmingham Rep
“The Battle” takes us back to the summer of 1995, and the heated rivalry between Britpop heavyweights Blur and Oasis. “Some Might Say” this is the hottest ticket in town from the beginning “To The End”
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teamLab Borderless Tokyo: Does it live up to the hype?
Stepping inside teamLab Borderless in Tokyo feels like entering another universe, from infinite crystal lights to glowing lily pads, seamlessly shifting in endlessly morphing landscapes. Could this globally hyped, Instagram-famous digital art museum live up to its reputation? Spoiler alert: I think that if you’re heading to Tokyo, this is an absolute must visit.
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Biting the Bullet (Train): Riding the Shinkansen between Tokyo and Kyoto
We travelled from Tokyo to Kyoto in just over two hours thanks to the iconic Japanese bullet train, aka the shinkansen. Not just transport but a perfectly planned memorable adventure
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A Mount Fuji Daytrip from Tokyo
Our Mount Fuji Daytrip from Tokyo wasn’t perfect and we certainly didn’t have enough time. But seeing Mount Fuji in all her snow-capped glory is one of those experiences that I will never forget
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Tokyo Travel Diaries: Gotokuji and Shimokitazawa – Lucky Cats and Vintage Shopping
On our 2nd full day in Tokyo we combined visits to Gotukuji and Shimokitazawa with a digital art experience at teamLab Borderless. And even a first visit to the legendary Japanese 7/11
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A Brummie Home and Abroad’s Most Popular Blog Posts of 2025
It’s that time again when I look back on my most popular posts of the year – the posts that made you think, made you laugh or just inspired you to travel!
