Where to watch Sumo wrestling in Tokyo Sumo wrestling is a big part of Japanese culture and is actually Japan’s national sport. If you have a ‘Japan Bucket List’ of any description, then watching a …
Where to watch Sumo Wrestling in Tokyo
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A Japanese Ryokan Experience
No Japan bucket list would be complete without a stay in a ryokan, so here is my guide to a Japanese ryokan experience. What is a ryokan? A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. You …
10 surprising things about Japan
Japan is one of my all time favourite destinations so I thought I would share some of the kooky, awesome and surprising things I learnt while I was there. 1. Not everything is high-tech So …
10 foods to try in Japan
Those who have never visited Japan may be under the illusion that Japanese cuisine is all about sushi and raw fish (sashimi) but there’s so much more to be had and for those afraid of trying …
Alice in Wonderland Restaurant – Quirky dining in Tokyo
When we were planning our trip to Japan there was one place in particular I was desperate to dine at and that was the Alice in Wonderland restaurant. I am a big fan of Alice …
Lost in Translation
One of my favourite movies is Sofia Coppola’s Lost in Translation, a story of lonely newly-wed Charlotte (Scarlett Johansson) and faded movie star Bob (Bill Murray) who strike up a quirky friendship in Tokyo. Of …
Visiting a rabbit cafe in Tokyo
So the world pretty much knows about cat cafes already, but when I found out that there were also a couple of rabbit cafes in Japan, I knew I had to go visit one too. …