Book review: Four Seasons in Japan, Nick Bradley
Four Seasons in Japan is one of the most moving, beautifully written books I’ve read in a long time. Author[…]
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Category: Japan
Hiroshima: how to spend two days in Japan’s city of hope
On 6 August 1945, the Japanese city of Hiroshima was devastated by an atomic bomb. The city was rebuilt and[…]
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Kyoto: 10 amazing experiences in Japan’s cultural capital
Kyoto was undoubtedly my main reason for visiting the Kansai region of Japan and it didn’t disappoint. There is a[…]
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Osaka: 24 hours in Japan’s vibrant southern city
Osaka is probably best known for its neon signs and street food. And the so-called ‘Kitchen of Japan’ didn’t disappoint[…]
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Koyasan: experiencing Japan’s most spiritual mountaintop town
Koyasan is undoubtedly unlike anywhere I’ve been before. A temple town near the top of one of Japan’s holiest mountains,[…]
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Himeji: a stunning Japanese castle right on the bullet train route
Himeji could easily be a stop on the bullet train that you pass through when travelling between more famous destinations[…]
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Naoshima: why you shouldn’t miss Japan’s gorgeous art island
Getting to Japan’s art island Naoshima takes a bit of effort but it’s 100% worth it and shouldn’t be missed[…]
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Japan: 10 top tips for a perfect trip
Despite the language barrier it’s very possible to travel around Japan independently. But it’s a big place with an extensive[…]
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