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
“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”
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.
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
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
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
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!
If you visit Japan and don’t experience Sumo Wrestling, you’re missing out! Asakusa Sumo Club may not be tournament sumo, but its a whole lot of fun