Things to do in Kobe, Japan While it may not have the prestige and quirkiness of Tokyo, or the history and culture of Kyoto, the city of Kobe deserves a spot on your Japan travel itinerary. In this Kobe travel guide, we share some of the fun things to do in Kobe, from dipping your […]
Beginner’s Guide to Food in Japan for tourists
Beginners Guide to Food in Japan for first time visitors Japan’s unique and diverse cuisine can be intimidating for first time visitors. Unadventurous eaters might experience a little anxiety when thinking about ordering Japanese food in Tokyo for the very first time. If you find yourself in this category, we’ve got you covered with this […]
25 Japan travel tips for first time visitors
Japan travel tips for first time visitors Japan can be a culture shock to the senses for first time visitors. There’s a lot of things to know before traveling to Japan, so today’s blog post shares a few useful Japan travel trips. Japan is easily one of our favourite travel destinations in the world. It’s […]
We found the most unusual amusement park at the Kobe Zoo in Japan
An unusual amusement park in Kobe, Japan During our time in Kobe, we made an unplanned visit to the Kobe Oji Zoo. The star attraction at this zoo is a rare giant panda bear. Given that neither of us had seen a panda before, we decided to make a quick visit to the zoo to […]
Our experience attending the Rugby World Cup in Japan
Rugby World Cup in Japan The main reason we decided to travel to Japan in October was to attend the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Earlier this morning, while watching the highly entertaining semi-final match between England and New Zealand, I was instantly transported back to Japan. Watching the cheering fans in the stadium brought back […]