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May 5, 2019May 5, 2019japan, spring, tokyo, travel

My Semi-Disastrous Izu Islands-Hopping Trip

My Izu Islands-hopping plan was simple: 5 days, 5 islands. Kozushima, Shikinejima, Niijima, Toshima, Oshima. Unfortunately, things didn’t exactly turn out as planned.

April 16, 2019April 13, 2023japan, life, spring, tokyo, travel

5 Last Minute Golden Week Ideas to Avoid Inflated Prices

Here are 5 last-minute Golden Week ideas for those of us who have missed the cheap flights, but still want to make full use of the 10-day holiday!

April 4, 2019February 2, 2023chubu, spring, tokyo

Fuji Shibazakura Festival: Get Those Spring Feels

Fuji Shibazakura Festival, Mt Fuji and mini Mt. Fuji

Missed the cherry blossom season in Tokyo? Never fear! You can still enjoy shibazakura (moss phlox) long after the cherry trees have sprouted leaves.

March 9, 2019January 29, 2023eating, japan, spring, summer, tokyo

Nanaya Matcha Ice Cream: World’s Most Intense Green Tea Gelato

Suzukien x Nanaya Matcha level 7 ice cream

Nanaya Gelato boasts the world’s strongest matcha (powdered green tea) flavour with its ice cream range featuring 7 levels of matcha intensity.

March 3, 2019February 2, 2023japan, life, spring, tokyo, travel

Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival: See Sakura in February!

The climb up to Nishihira Park, Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival

Only 80 mins from Tokyo, the Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival offers the chance to see the early-blooming Kawazuzakura as early as February.

October 1, 2018October 17, 2023chubu, japan, spring

The Real-life Hinamizawa: 5 Must Do’s At Shirakawa-go

The model for the anime Higurashi no Naku Goro Ni (When They Cry), Shirakawa-go is a favourite for travellers and fans alike with its picture perfect huts.