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Kuromon Market Osaka
Destination Guides, Osaka

The Kuromon Market, Osaka : 8 Best Things to Eat & When To Visit (2024 Guide)

Visiting the Kuromon Market (Kuromon Ichiba) is one of the best things to do in Osaka, and one of the oldest markets in Japan. Osaka is renowned for being one of the most food-obsessed cities in Japan, so the Kuromon Market is one of the best places to embrace the city’s dynamic and mouthwatering food scene. The Kuromon Market was truly one of the highlights … Continue reading The Kuromon Market, Osaka : 8 Best Things to Eat & When To Visit (2024 Guide)

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Tokyo

20 of The Absolute Best Things to Do in Tokyo

Whether you’re visiting Tokyo for the first time, returning or visiting for cherry blossom season, you’ll be spoilt for choice for the best things to do in Tokyo. Tokyo is the biggest city in the world, and is like five cities joined together, with a dizzying array of things to discover. I spent a week in Tokyo, and loved having so much time to explore … Continue reading 20 of The Absolute Best Things to Do in Tokyo

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Destination Guides, Japan, Tokyo, Travel Itineraries

Itinerary: One Week in Tokyo

Tokyo is one of the biggest cities in the world, so I wanted to spend more than a few days on my first visit to the capital of Japan. This itinerary for one week in Tokyo is based on our own trip, sharing the best things to see, do & eat in Tokyo for first time visitors. Our itinerary for one week in Tokyo includes … Continue reading Itinerary: One Week in Tokyo

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Destination Guides, Japan, Tokyo, Travel Itineraries

Itinerary: 3 Days in Tokyo

Tokyo is one of the most captivating cities in the world, and one of my favourites. I spent a week in Tokyo on my first visit, but I know a lot of travellers to Japan normally have 3 or so days to spend in the city. With that in mind I’ve written this 3 Day Tokyo Itinerary based on the highlights of my trip, a few famous … Continue reading Itinerary: 3 Days in Tokyo

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Tokyo

Visiting Tokyo’s Senso-Ji Temple

Senso-Ji Temple is one of the most magnificent Buddhist temples in Tokyo. Located in the historic Asakusa district, Senso-Ji is the oldest established temple in Tokyo, originally built in the 7th century. It was destroyed by air raids during WWII and has since been rebuilt faithfully to the original. When visiting Senso-Ji, make time to explore Nakamise Dori, a shopping street lined with small shops … Continue reading Visiting Tokyo’s Senso-Ji Temple

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Tokyo

Explore Yanaka: Tokyo’s Old Town Neighbourhood

Yanaka is one of the best neighbourhoods in Tokyo to visit, to experience traditional Old Town Tokyo. This historic and traditional neighbourhood in Northern Tokyo has largely escaped the fires, earthquakes and WWII air raids that have flattened so much of the rest of the city and has one of the best traditional shopping streets in Tokyo. Yanaka is totally different to central Tokyo neighbourhoods … Continue reading Explore Yanaka: Tokyo’s Old Town Neighbourhood

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Japan, Tokyo, Travel Itineraries

Itinerary: One Day in Northern Tokyo

Tokyo is the biggest city in the world, so it makes sense to break the city into smaller regions to get the most out of your time. Northern Tokyo is a beautiful and historic part of the city, which includes Tokyo’s old town, Yanaka, and is a totally different and more tranquil experience than visiting Shibuya and Shinjuku. I think visiting Northern Tokyo is a … Continue reading Itinerary: One Day in Northern Tokyo

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Food & Drink, Tokyo

Golden Gai & Piss Alley: Dinner & Drinks in Shinjuku, Tokyo

Golden Gai & Piss Alley are two drinking & dining precincts in Shinjuku, that are unlike anywhere else in Tokyo. The two precincts date back to post-war Japan, and were filled with illegal drinking dens and brothels between the 1940s-1960s. Tucked away in the backstreets, not far from the bright lights and skyscrapers of central Shinjuku, Golden Gai & Piss Alley feel a world away from … Continue reading Golden Gai & Piss Alley: Dinner & Drinks in Shinjuku, Tokyo

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Festivals & Events, History, Religion & Spirituality, Tokyo

Exploring Yoyogi Park: Meiji Shrine, Earth Garden & The Tokyo Flea Market

As one of the biggest city parks in Tokyo, Yoyogi Park is a hive of activity. Yoyogi Park is home to the Meiji Shrine, as well as the Tokyo Flea Market. In spring it is a popular spot for enjoying the cherry blossom trees, but when we visited in Autumn, we found the Autumn instalment of the quarterly Earth Garden festival, which was a nice surprise. Japan … Continue reading Exploring Yoyogi Park: Meiji Shrine, Earth Garden & The Tokyo Flea Market

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Japan, Tokyo

What to pack for 1 Week in Tokyo

My boyfriend and I spent last week in Tokyo and, admittedly, I didn’t pack until the night before. Packing is the biggest chore in any trip. I hate feeling like I’ve forgotten something but I also feel really silly when I over-pack, especially since lugging around too much stuff wrecks havoc on my neck and shoulders.  Luckily, I didn’t forget anything because I wrote lists of … Continue reading What to pack for 1 Week in Tokyo

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