One day in Kyoto is never enough
Kyoto is the historical and cultural hub of Japan. With thousands of temples and shrines, it can take days and days to explore properly.
Japan
Horyuji: The world’s oldest wooden building
Horyuji Temple might not be the most famous site in Japan – but it has one of the most important histories.
Is Japan expensive? How to save on your trip!
I break down the costs to see how expensive it is to travel in Japan.
Those little silver balls
You’ll see a lot of pachinko parlours in Japan but it’s a confusing game for outsiders. For the Japanese economy, though, it’s a huge earner!
Visit the Tomioka Silk Mill
The Tomioka Silk Mill offers a fascinating insight into Japan’s move to globalisation and modernisation.
The land of the eternally-rising sun
The Yakusuni shrine and its associated museum are never far from controversy. Many claim they represent a whitewashing of history.