Kyoto’s craziest parfaits at Karafuneya Coffee
I thought I’d seen some pretty odd icecream flavours and combinations before, but everything in the past seemed tame when I perused the parfait …
Exploring Kyoto’s train station
Train stations are normally places you arrive in, quickly traverse, and head straight out of, ready to explore further afield. Kyoto train station, however …
Shoraian Tofu Restaurant, Kyoto – unforgettable!
Tofu is one of the speciality foods of Kyoto, and there is no better place to experience tofu in its many forms …
Fortune telling at a Japanese temple
Every Japan itinerary usually includes a visit to a temple or shrine or two. But they’re often not top of the kids’ …
Memorable moment – Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto
Dateline: 27 June 2015 Fushimi Inari Taisha is an important Shinto shrine in the southern Kyoto area. The shrine itself is interesting, …
Purikura photo booths in Japan. Crazy, quirky fun!
A few days into our Japan trip, we discovered the quirky world of purikura photo booths in Japan. And that was it …
A sample 13 day Japan itinerary for first-time visitors
One of the trickiest things for do-it-yourself travel planners to work out, especially when visiting a destination for the first time, is how …
Geisha spotting in Kyoto – a night walking tour of Gion
We had a glimpse into the intriguing world of geisha on this night walking tour of Gion, where we hunted, stalked, spotted …
Juan tea ceremony workshop in Kyoto
Juan tea ceremony room in Kyoto offers workshops in English that offer an insight into the fascinating ritual and tradition of the matcha …
Dressing up in a kimono rental in Kyoto
Is there any better way to totally immerse yourself in the Japan travel experience, than by dressing up in a kimono rental …
