If you are looking for some unique destinations that are less touristy and easy to access from major cities such as Tokyo and Kyoto, the cen...

I recently had the chance to be a guest on the fantastic Writers Read Their Early Sh*t podcast hosted by the amazing Jason Emde. We talke...

I first arrived in Japan in 1998 to start my working career after graduating from university in Australia with a business degree. Japan wa...

One of the great joys of the late winter, early spring season here in the mountains of Gifu for me is the strawberry picking season. S...

It wouldn't be wrong to call Osaka the food capital of Japan, and the people take great pride in their local cuisine. There’s a popula...

ByFood is Japan’s one-stop food platform with over 250 food experiences (and counting) across Japan, such as food tours, cooking classes, ...

Ukiyo-e is a style of Japanese art that flourished during the Edo period (1603-1868) in Japan. The artists of this traditional art form pr...

A new innovation is hitting Japan’s gyudon industry with the introduction of Japan’s first ever gyudon vending machine. Japan is known t...

Looking for a cheap & fun day out in Tokyo? Check out Tokyo Racecourse located only a short 20-minute train ride from downtown Tokyo i...