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If your image of Japan is crowded cities, packed trains, and endless concrete, just wait until you see Kochi! As Shikoku’s largest and least populated prefecture, its untouched mountainous expanse is engulfed by lush jungle and magnificent rivers of pure turquoise water. You’ve never seen Japan… Read More
Tokushima, located on the eastern corner of Shikoku, may well not be Japan’s most famous prefecture, but those who visit will agree it’s definitely one of the country’s most mystical. Home to it’s a land where low hanging, lazy clouds frame lush sky-high mountains, where the song of the local b… Read More
As the most populated prefecture of Shikoku, Ehime Prefecture is the ideal location to begin your journey! This vast coastal and mountainous prefecture boasts dozens of attractions, including the awe-inspiring Matsuyama Castle, the isolated villages of Ozu and Uchiko, and Japan’s oldest hot spr… Read More
With the challenging time of COVID-19, ‘Bounties of Nature - an event to showcase Oita’s Foods and Sake was held in Sydney on March 8th. The event took the form of being a ‘Hybrid’- combining the best elements of live and face-to-face events with virtual components, offering a unique opportunity fo… Read More
An overview of ‘Dental Clinic @ World Tower’- Sydney’s dental practice Located in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, Dental Clinic @ World Tower is easily accessible from Town Hall Station with a short 2 minute walk. With over 20 years of experience in Sydney, it ranks among the top 1% of Sydney’s… Read More
Summer in Japan is often hot and humid, but it is also an exciting season for matsuri (festivals), hanabi (fireworks) and many more. In fact, what makes summer in Japan even better is all the amazing food and drinks that you can try! Let me introduce some of Japan's summer foods and drinks. I am su… Read More
Hello Kitty, Rilakkuma and Gudetama.... Japan is well known for its Kawaii culture. It is easy to find Kawaii everywhere in Japan from fashion to goods to sweets. Here is a guide for where you can find extra Kawaii treats in Tokyo! 1. Eiswelt Gelato Photo credit If you are looking for K… Read More
Harmony is heavily valued in Japanese society, with the tendency to emphasise groups over individuals. This is said to have emerged from Japanese geography, history and culture. Being isolated from other countries, Japan has yet to experience major racial or cultural invasion, making the country ho… Read More
Photos are a great way to preserve memorable moments. While the term 'selfie' only really became prevalent along with the advent of smartphones in recent years, Japan was perhaps the pioneer to develop something somewhat similar to this with the ‘Purikura' machine, a booth which produces stamp-size… Read More
We all know that Japan is very capable of going beyond our expectations of converting something into more unique and extraordinary. The Robot Restaurant, vending machines, digital art museums and Pachinko... and train rides! While Japan is famously known for its efficient and extensive railway netw… Read More
The current COVID-19 outbreak has caused unnecessary stress to many of us especially because of the uncertainty of it all. For now, let’s all play our part and heed the government’s advice to stay home unless necessary. We’re just as bummed as you are to hear that so many events, … Read More
Shikoku is an island of Japan, located to the southwest of Tokyo. Its name means four countries, and as the name suggests, it is made up of four prefectures; Tokushima, Kagawa, Kochi and Ehime. Shikoku came in the second one of the top Asian destination in Lonely Planet’s Best in the Asia Pacifi… Read More
Hop on the Samurai Train to Nikko and travel back to the age of the Samurai. The Samurai Train Project has launched an exciting tour that will have pariticpants immersing themselves in the world of the Samurais. The tour begins on the Samurai Train that is chartered excl… Read More
Due to their long and extreme Winters, Iwate in Spring brings a strong contrast, welcoming warmth and happiness. The symbol of Spring in Japan is the commencement of the Cherry Blossom season, however in the Iwate town of Shizuku-Ishi, the mountains are still snow-covered. One particularly f… Read More
Discover the real Japan in Sydney The multicultural setting of Australia has allowed outstanding elements of Japanese culture and cuisine to become a part of everyday life Down Under. The love Australians have for Japan, which for many nowadays almost certainly includes sushi, embraces a varie… Read More
Mount Fuji, for obvious reasons, is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Japan. The allure of this sacred mountain was no different for Meg and her friend Liv, who stayed in Gotemba to be close to it. On the way, Meg and Liv quickly realised that this had unexpectedly taken them on an adventur… Read More
Going on a date in Tokyo is essentially a date with the city itself. You get to know each other just by being there, and wherever you look, something fascinating is looking right back at you. My ideal date with Tokyo city begins in Omotesandō, exploring the streets to find a cute cafe to brunch … Read More
Nursing a warm latte, the famous Shibuya scramble crossing sprawls beneath me. My eyes wander over brightly coloured billboards, trucks that blare out J-pop tunes, and young pretty things immaculately dressed, sharing the streets with salarymen and the eccentric. I’m in Shibuya, one of Tokyo’s most… Read More
There are many sumo stables in Tokyo’s Ryogoku district, but only a small handful offer access to tourists. Even then, their requirements are so strict that you really must be part of a guided tour - a traditional Japan bucket list essential. Kasugano Beya, near Ryogoku Station, is perhaps the … Read More
Experienced traveler and blogger Kim-Ling tells us that visiting World Heritage sites while overseas will allow you to form your own connection to a country. It also enables you to gain a greater understanding of its culture and history. ‘From the Zen Japanese gardens, located in busy cities, to… Read More
