Japan

Chabuton is a small chain of vegetarian-friendly ramen restaurants in Japan with branches in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka.

Only open for one week a year: extra special cherry blossom festival at the Osaka Mint.

Video from Sakurajima, an active volcano in Kyushu, Japan! Perfect day trip from Fukuoka.

Day trip from Fukuoka to Dazaifu and Yanagawa, exploring Japanese shrines and a relaxing punting boat trip.

Trying out Akiba Catcher, a website where you can play real Japanese UFO catchers online.

Things to do at the seaside in Fukuoka, at Momochi Seaside Park & Uminonakamichi, with links to maps &…

How I’m Learning Japanese I’ve been learning Japanese on and off for several years – mainly so I can...

My ultimate list of vegetarian restaurants in Tokyo! Actually, this is a list of vegetarian-friendly restaurants that also serve...

Round-up video of funny and strange gachapon capsule toys from Japan.

Join us for Sushi Saturday in my sushi making video! See how to make a sushi feast at home:…

Tips and advice for booking your hotel in Tokyo – where to stay, types of hotels, how expensive it…

Round-up video of amazing Japanese gachapon!

My Japan haul videos: Japanese sweets, games, CDs, anime figures & Harajuku fashion.

Exploring the Japan Pavilion at Epcot. Is it like the real Japan?

A chill day hanging out in Shibuya & Yoyogi Park. Trying the instant ramen we made at the Cup…

  What is the Golden Gai? The Golden Gai is an area in Shinjuku, Tokyo, with around 200 bars...

My tips for buying anime figures in Tokyo, including how expensive it is in Akihabara and where else you…

A tour of the food stalls at Kawagoe Matsuri – a huge variety of interesting snacks and treats!

What it’s like at a Japanese festival, less than 1 hour from Tokyo.

Shinjuku Gyoen Having stayed in the vicinity several times, somehow I’d never stumbled across Shinjuku Park! This sunny morning was a...