The beauty and elegance of the cherry blossoms (Sakura さくら•桜） in Japan are well known across the globe, drawing crowds…
Hazel TaylorJune 17, 2020
Sponsored by Kakegawa City The last thing you need when trying to enjoy your Rugby World Cup experience is the…
Hazel TaylorFebruary 2, 2019
Sponsored by Kakegawa City No single Japanese word brings more tingling warmth to my heart and soul than "onsen". Match…
Hazel TaylorFebruary 1, 2019
Sponsored by Kakegawa City If you’re in town for the Rugby World Cup matches at Ecopa Stadium in Shizuoka Prefecture,…
Hazel TaylorJanuary 31, 2019
Sponsored by Gyoda City and Council for the promotion of Tambo Art. Gyoda City is a delightful little old town famous…
Hazel TaylorNovember 15, 2018
Sponsored by Gyoda City and Council for the promotion of Tambo Art. The people of Japan can turn almost anything…
Hazel TaylorNovember 13, 2018
I was entering the grounds of what was supposed to be a magical journey to a castle I knew very…
Hazel TaylorJuly 10, 2018
Haiwa Kannon is one the best statues in Japan; inviting the same giddy, overwhelming "woah-ness" as the first one I…
Hazel TaylorJune 29, 2018
Visiting Ishigaki Island has got to be the absolute highlight of my time spent in Okinawa and possibly one of…
Hazel TaylorMay 5, 2018
It seems a little sad to say but despite all of the wonders Ishigaki Island has to offer, one of…
Hazel TaylorApril 12, 2018
Sponsored by Kumamoto Prefecture Tourism Federation Old town Uki is a petite, scenic wonderland just an hour drive from Aso Kumamoto…
Hazel TaylorMarch 20, 2018
Sponsored by Kumamoto Prefecture Tourism Federation If you get the chance to rent a car, do not hesitate to hop in…
Hazel TaylorMarch 19, 2018
Sponsored by Kumamoto Prefecture Tourism Federation Amakusa Shimoda Onsen Boyokaku is the height of exquisite fine dining, relaxation and pampering along…
Hazel TaylorMarch 18, 2018
Sponsored by Kumamoto Prefecture Tourism Federation Cruising down palm tree bordered roads, with the sea on one side, tiered mountains on…
Hazel TaylorMarch 17, 2018
Sponsored by Kumamoto Prefecture Tourism Federation Hitoyoshi, located in the southern region of Kumamoto, is home to age old traditions, well-preserved…
Hazel TaylorMarch 15, 2018
Sponsored by Kumamoto Prefecture Tourism Federation Before I get into the delights that befell us in this adorable and comfortable Farmer’s…
Hazel TaylorMarch 10, 2018
Sponsored by Karuizawa Tourist Association Spectacular art, exquisite nature and strong historical vibes; Karuizawa has it all. You’d be…
Hazel TaylorFebruary 17, 2018
Sponsored by Mino City Mino City, home to the famous Mino Washi paper, Mino Washi Akari Exhibition and of course…
Hazel TaylorDecember 11, 2017
Sponsored by Mino City When it comes to Japanese paper, Mino Washi listed UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage is in a league…
Hazel TaylorDecember 6, 2017
Sponsored by Mino City I know what you're thinking. Surely paper can be found everywhere, on any budget, with only…
Hazel TaylorDecember 4, 2017
To discover Sakurajima, the Sakurajima Island View Bus turned out to be a really good investment. The island may take…
Hazel TaylorNovember 22, 2017
Kabira Lagoon is one of those places that is one hundred percent the paradise you see in all the pictures.…
Hazel TaylorOctober 12, 2017
Sponsored by AEON Yakushima boasts some of the best and most bizarrely unique nature in the whole of Japan. Surrounding…
Hazel TaylorOctober 1, 2017
The journey for a glimpse of Jomon Sugi is a long and arduous 9 hours hike through mossy forest, questionably…
Hazel TaylorAugust 6, 2017
Taketomi Island (Okinawa Prefecture) is a tiny yet amazing land, transporting you back to older and simpler times in a traditional…
Hazel TaylorJune 19, 2017
Ōya-ji, A Buddhist Temple Established by Kobo Daishi The very moment I saw a picture of Oya-ji temple’s peculiar surrounding…
Hazel TaylorMay 10, 2017
Sponsored by Nakanojo Tourism Association I have been to many small towns and villages across Japan but Kuni district might…
Hazel TaylorJanuary 9, 2017
