Japan is one of the most wildly creative places in the world, famed for its futuristic, kitsch design as well as its rich, traditional heritage. It’s a place of contrasts that’s echoed in its design style and places to stay: on one end of the scale, you can find yourself in a minimal, zen-like ryokan, … Read more
Are you looking for the perfect way to spend 10 days in Japan? Here are my top tips for how to get the best out of the country in a perfect 10-day Japan itinerary. Ten days is enough for a first timer, but you could easily stretch this itinerary to two weeks in Japan if … Read more
Tokyo has some incredible hotels, but one of the most reasonably priced ways to stay there is to choose an AirBnB. There are all sorts of options, from traditional Japanese houses to modern apartments. And if you don’t mind sharing, you could stay in a guestroom in someone’s home. We’ve curated a collection of some … Read more
Last week, we shared our full Japan itinerary, a mega 5,000-word post with every detail to help you plan your trip to Japan. Not everyone is going to want to read such a hefty post so this week it’s time for the storybook version – our Japan trip in photos. Here are 65 photos showing … Read more
Some of the best trips we’ve ever done have been in winter – and not to sunny climes, but to full-on wintry landscapes where you can embrace the coldest season. One of my favourite things is to get cosy and there’s no better time for it. If snowy scenes and cuddling up with a hot … Read more
