Japan Japan - October '18 I went to Japan on holiday with my friend Charlie in October 2018. He had never been to Japan before and when the chance came up to accompany him and act as a guide/translator, I jumped at it.
travel Things to do in Kyoto at night I got a bit 'templed out' in Kyoto - while the many temples and shrines scattered through Kyoto are beautiful, I was craving variety by the end of each day.
travel Japanimals 3 -The Deer of Nara Park Nara is a city near Osaka and Kyoto. Nara is famous internationally for the deer; they live wild in the city and especially in the huge Nara Park.
travel Japanimals 2 - Arashiyama Monkey Park Arashiyama Monkey park is a short hike up a mountain on the western outskirts of Kyoto. If you're in the area, definitely check it out, it was one of my favourite stops in
travel Japanimals - Okunoshima, Rabbit Island My girlfriend Shannon adores animals of all shapes and sizes, the fluffier the better. As such, we made it a mission to visit as many of Japan's animal attractions as possible. Japan is
travel Japanese Ingenuity: How did we not think of these? This is the last of four posts about my recent trip to Japan. Previously, Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara. There are already plenty of articles out there on the internet showcasing the 'weird' and
travel Kyoto, Osaka, Nara: Historical Capitals of Japan This is the third of four posts about my recent trip to Japan. Previously, The Food of Japan Kyoto was a city steeped in quiet reverence. We spent our days walking through a
travel The Food of Japan This is the second of four posts about my recent trip to Japan. Previously, we met Japanese Buddha in Tokyo I love food, so I had to try as many different things as
travel Meeting the Japanese Buddha in Tokyo This is the first of four posts about my recent trip to Japan. Table of Contents Tokyo City Harajuku and Takeshita Dori Akihabara and Super Potato Mori Tower and Sailor Moon Saltwater Gardens