Shinkansen: riding the bullet train in Japan
Containing the first video (in HD) from Japan Travel Mate, this article is full of photos and information about bullet trains in Japan: how to buy tickets; what to do at the station; what the ride is like; and more!Read more
Photos of Japan – My Summer Holiday
This photo heavy post is the first in a series from travels in western Japan during the summer of 2011. Includes a World Heritage site seeking mission in Kyoto and Shikoku’s Awa Odori, the biggest traditional dance festival in Japan.Read more
Japan on a Budget, Tips for Cheap Travel!
Being keen to save money wherever I can, this list of tips for cheap travel ideas for Japan on a budget has served me well. It makes for a cheap holiday, at the same time discovering a not-so-tourist-trodden side of Japan!Read more
Pictures of Japan – 10 photos
Pictures of Japan is all this post is about! 10 pictures that show some of the best things about Japan… samurai, geisha, castles, temples, cherry blossoms, bullet trains and more!Read more
Why go to Japan?
The top reasons for travelling to Japan have been reviewed to give you this new and improved article on Why go to Japan? Insights from an experienced traveller now living in Japan!Read more
Kyoto – things to do
Kyoto, Japan is the pinnacle of Japanese culture. A holiday to Japan is not complete without a visit to Kyoto, and the famous Kyoto temples, castles and shrines. This article will explain how to get to Kyoto, and what to see when you get there.Read more
Why travel to Japan? Top 10 reasons to go and visit
Need reasons to go to Japan? This list will give you 10 reasons to visit Japan, and 10 great things to see and do when you travel Japan. Tokyo shopping, Japanese Cherry Blossom, robot dogs, electronic toilets, bullet trains, octopus balls, anime, manga and more…Read more