KantoSightseeingSponsored Isama District , ranked in ‘the 100 most beautiful village in Japan’ and full of arts! Sponsored by Nakanojo Tourism Association I’m not sure if it’s just me, but recently I’ve been a little obsessed with…Hazel TaylorJanuary 7, 2017
AccommodationKantoSponsored Ryokan review at Shima onsen : Real Japanese Vacationing, Winter Ryokan Style Sponsored by Nakanojo Tourism Association I’ve stayed in a few Ryokan’s in my time but never before have I…Hazel TaylorJanuary 5, 2017
KantoSightseeingSponsored Curing my illnesses and getting inspired at Shima Onsen Sponsored by Nakanojo Tourism Association Located on the upper stream of the Shima river, under the watchful eyes of…Hazel TaylorJanuary 3, 2017
KantoSightseeingSponsored The journey to an artsy, hipster paradise: Let’s go to Nakanojo! Sponsored by Nakanojo tourism association Nakanojo is one of those mysterious, one of a kind places that not many people…Hazel TaylorJanuary 1, 2017
AccommodationActivitiesChubuSponsored Senami Onsen town: Revitalising views from a hot spring Sponsored by Murakami City Come to Senami Onsen Town to take in the vast and expensive views of the sea…Hazel TaylorDecember 26, 2016
AccommodationChubuFoodSponsored Sake and Salmon: Just a typical night in Murakami Sponsored by Murakami city Ishidaya Ryokan is located literally across the road from Murakami station, making it probably one of…Hazel TaylorDecember 22, 2016
ChubuSightseeingSponsored An age old tradition: Genki old men fishing Salmons without rods Sponsored by Murakami City At a peaceful, glistening river, beside sheets of luscious green grass and under the watchful eyes…Hazel TaylorDecember 20, 2016
ChubuSightseeingSponsored Salmon drying and Amazake trying: A stroll around Murakami Sponsored by Murakami City Murakami is an old town, built upon a wealth of tradition, Samurai, a little sake and…Hazel TaylorDecember 19, 2016
ChubuSightseeingSponsored The Special Sparkling Train and Shinkansen to Niigata Sponsored by Murakami City Why we should visit Murakami!? Niigata truly is perhaps one of the most diverse and niche…Hazel TaylorDecember 17, 2016
ActivitiesKyushu Yakushima’s Shiritani Unsuikyo or ‘Princess Mononoke Forest’ Shiritani Unsuikyo in Yakushima , a lush, green nature park It is difficult to explain through words, or even pictures,…Hazel TaylorDecember 3, 2016
ActivitiesKanto One beautiful, autumn emotional roller coaster: Mount Hotaka Be prepared for a mountain that not only takes you on one heck of an emotional roller coaster, but also…Hazel TaylorNovember 6, 2016
ChubuSponsored A Journey from Tokyo to the Japanese spirit in the heart of Yamakoshi Sponsored by Yamakoshi village Yamakoshi might only be a small village, but it’s not one that’s short on character,…Hazel TaylorOctober 21, 2016
ChubuSightseeingSponsored The sunken house: A day in Yamakoshi (Part 2) Sponsored by Yamakoshi village After lunch, I was taken on a trip around Yamakoshi to see all the local…Hazel TaylorOctober 20, 2016
Sightseeing Top 5 destinations for the best Autumn leaves in Japan! Like vibrant paintbrushes on an otherwise dull, green canvas, the reds, oranges and yellows of autumn are sweeping their colours…Hazel TaylorOctober 19, 2016
AccommodationChubuSponsored Life on the farm in Yamakoshi Sponsored by Yamakoshi village If you’re looking to escape from the busy hustle and bustle of the city life,…Hazel TaylorOctober 17, 2016
ChubuSightseeingSponsored Locking horns: Bull fighting (aka. Bull Sumo ) in Yamakoshi! Sponsored by Yamakoshi village The sake has been drunk, the bonds have been thrown off and the bulls have…Hazel TaylorOctober 16, 2016
ChubuSightseeingSponsored Terraced Rice Paddies and Mirrored Ponds: A day in Yamakoshi (Part 1) Sponsored by Yamakoshi village Stunning Terraced rice paddies, a precious moment here in Yamakoshi! Sunset view from Mt. Kanakura…Hazel TaylorOctober 14, 2016
ChubuSightseeingSponsored Visiting A ‘Nishiki Koi’ Farm – the Elegance and Power of the Colourful Carp Sponsored by Yamakoshi village The Birthplace of Nishiki Koi (Coloured Carp) The elegance and power of the colourful carp, Nishiki Koi…Hazel TaylorOctober 13, 2016
KyushuSightseeingSponsored Kitsuki City: The home of the Samurai Kitsuki City holds within in walls the unique opportunity to see the life of the Samurai and it’s not something…Hazel TaylorOctober 1, 2016
KyushuSightseeingSponsored “Go to Hell!” – Hell Hopping in Beppu I was standing in and amongst the steamy pits of reds, serine blues and bubbling muddy greys, the likes of…Hazel TaylorSeptember 30, 2016
FoodKyushuSponsored Beppu – How can we have a good time in Onsen City? Beppu is a quaint, charming and traditional city, filled with local food, unique architecture and of course, their famous, natural…Hazel TaylorSeptember 28, 2016
KyushuSightseeingSponsored Kunisaki bus tour: Part 2 – Big Stone Buddhas Visiting If you delight in Buddhist culture, statutes, temples, shrines and scenic views, this tour is definitely for you. Some of…Hazel TaylorSeptember 23, 2016
KyushuSightseeingSponsored Kunisaki Bus tour: Part 1 – Buddhist Culture revealed Explore the depths of the historic, unique Buddhist culture residing in some of Kunisaki’s most hard to reach areas on…Hazel TaylorSeptember 22, 2016
ActivitiesKyushuSightseeingSponsored Oita’s Big Eye opens for the Rugby World Cup in 2019! After their astoundingly successful performance in the 2015 World Cup in England, what better country to host Asia’s very first…Hazel TaylorSeptember 20, 2016
AccommodationKyushuSponsored Life on the farm in Oita If you ever have the opportunity to stay in an authentic Japanese Ryokan, with an authentic Japanese family, jump at…Hazel TaylorSeptember 18, 2016
KyushuSightseeingSponsored Wild Monkeying around in Oita! There really is no better way to feast your eyes on these cheeky creatures than by roaming around the surprisingly…Hazel TaylorSeptember 15, 2016
KyushuSightseeing Ideal Destination, Yakushima. But What are Tricks and Tips? Yakushima is an incredible island, filled with some of the world’s greatest nature. To get around or where to stay,…Hazel TaylorSeptember 5, 2016
Kyushu Ferry Yakushima 2 – Money or Time? To go to Yakushima by ferry, the Dolphin port is home to a wealth of ferries, making traveling from one…Hazel TaylorAugust 21, 2016