Chinatowns all over the world offer a taste of Chinese culture and cuisine in the most unlikely places. These areas…
Freddie FootMay 20, 2018
The History of Shimabara in Nagasaki Prefecture When walking out of the Shimabara train station, which is on the far…
Freddie FootApril 29, 2017
There is so much to explore in Shimabara, but is also one of those places that is enjoyable to explore…
Freddie FootOctober 5, 2016
The island of Amakusa is famous for its Toseki, a stone mined in the area for use in pottery production.…
Freddie FootSeptember 3, 2016
For those on a tight budget travelling around a country as spread out as Japan can be costly. While there…
Freddie FootAugust 18, 2016
Honmyō-ji is a highly important Nichiren Buddhist temple located in western Kumamoto city. It is a little bit of a…
Freddie FootJuly 9, 2016
Nestled in Shinjuku, Tokyo, lies an unsuspected gem for those interested in Japanese politics, history or anarchist theory - Mosakusa…
Freddie FootMay 9, 2016
Discover the amazing Kegon Falls in historical Nikko. These 100m high waterfall are some of the most venerated in Japan,…
Freddie FootApril 29, 2016
Yuigahama is the beach that arches around Sagami Bay along the length of Kamakura’s seafront, and is popular for those…
Freddie FootApril 19, 2016
The city of Kamakura is the one of the places that is always bound to come up when discussing Japanese…
Freddie FootApril 17, 2016
History can be tucked away in the most unassuming places in Japan, such as Minamoto no Yoritomo's tomb and the…
Freddie FootMarch 25, 2016
Kamakura-gu shrine may look modest compared to other Shinto shrines, but it is rich with history and tied to turning…
Freddie FootMarch 23, 2016
The Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine complex in Kamakura offers visitors a fascinating look into the history of Japan's Shogunate and samurai…
Freddie FootMarch 22, 2016
