How to spend a day in Matsuyama
Matsuyama is the largest city on Shikoku and has a long and fascinating history. Here are my tips on the best way to spend a day exploring.
Japan
Looking at 2016’s new World Heritage Sites
UNESCO has decided what the new World Heritage Sites this year will be. It’s an interesting list – including one that I’m going to claim straight away!
A bit of Australia in Japan’s snowfields
For Australians looking for a ski holiday in the Northern Hemisphere, this valley in Japan offers the perfect mix of quality, price and distance.
What a hoot: Tokyo Owl Cafe
You may know of cat cafes but what about the latest trend in Tokyo – owl cafes? Spend an hour holding and patting these magnificent birds. Only in Japan!
Waking up under a thatched roof
Cut off from the rest of Japan by large mountains, the residents of Shirakawa-go developed a unique way to build their village and survive the winters.
Monkeys in a Japanese hot spring
When the winter becomes too much, these snow monkeys head to the hot spring. This incredible natural sight in Japan has to be seen for yourself!