Tokyo’s cat cafes – why we paid money to pat a kitty
Sitting on a sofa with a hot cup of tea and a biscuit, patting a cat…sounds just like a Sunday afternoon at home, …
10 things you need to know before visiting Japan for the first time
We’ve just returned from two weeks in Japan: a stunning, exciting, and at times, surprising country. Below is my list of 10 things you …
Memorable Moment: Hakone ryokan
Dateline: 23 June 2015 We had been looking forward to our first stay in a Japanese ryokan (guesthouse/inn) but weren’t really …
Memorable Moment: Sake in Tokyo
Dateline: 20 June 2015 On arrival at our Tokyo hotel, the reception staff said they offer ‘welcome’ green tea or sake. …
Free e-guide to creating memorable moments
Want to pack your next travel itinerary with opportunities to create memorable moments for years to come? I’ve written a 29-page guide …
Planning a first-time trip to Japan
In this post I outline some of the process of planning a first-time trip to Japan, based on my own experience of …
