Imagine, for a moment: a lively, crowded street; the aromas of all manner of street foods fill the air; flashing neon signs adorn the sides of somewhat higgledy-piggledy buildings; towering skyscrapers side-by-side with small alleys and ancient temples. This mish-mash of cultures, architecture, and lifestyles is a scene common to Japan’s sprawling cities. No wonder it’s one of the most popular places to teach English as a foreign language! Choosing between the islands’ wonderful and[...]
Tokyo is one of the best destinations and one that is becoming increasingly popular in the last couple of years. That is because this quirky city has so many great things to do and is a very unique destination to visit in the first place. Not to mention that the Japanese are some of the most friendly people you will ever meet and the food is absolutely mouth-watering. If you’re looking for a guide with some great things to do in Tokyo then look no further. Some of the sugges[...]
Tokyo is a colossal city - one that you can explore your whole life and never really know. That’s the real magic and excitement of the place. But it also means that there are a lot of people, and space is limited. Thus, the invention of the capsule hotel: affordable hotels where you sleep in a small capsule comprised of a bed and a few shelves. These capsules are cosy, practical, and often themed around all sorts of quirky ideas like sci-fi and kawaii cuteness (this is Tokyo,[...]
Guest post by Lena Scheidler from Nagoya Foodie When I first visited Japan about 10 years ago I fell in love, I fell in love not only with the country, its friendly people, stunning nature and fascinating culture, most of all I fell in love with the Japanese food. Even after living in Japan for more than three years not a week would go by when I didn't crave some Sushi, and it wasn't unusual for me and my Japanese boyfriend to visit our favorite Udon place multiple[...]
Japan is one of the most fun and exciting countries that I have ever visited. If you have never visited Japan before you will be overwhelmed by the friendliness of the people, the bright lights of Tokyo and the uniformity of the country. I loved Japan, but there are some essential and interesting facts I wish I knew before I went because as I was travelling this beautiful country, I had many questions! These are all the weird and fun facts about Japan I wish I knew before I went.[...]