Welcome to gluten-free Tokyo!Japan’s capital is getting better and better for gluten-free travellers, and not only does every place on this list serve incredible food, but they’re also 100% gluten-free. If you’re celiac and travelling to Tokyo, you’ll likely feel most comfortable sticking to completely gluten-free eateries, especially given the language barrier. You can confidently …
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Japan is currently closed to most international tourists, but it’s never too early to start planning a trip! I’ve compiled a list of the best online resources for Japan travel planning, including everything from safety apps to Instagram accounts. If you’re hoping to travel to Japan in the future, you’ll find these resources extremely helpful. This …
The title of this post is a bit misleading as it’s pretty much impossible to avoid crowds in a city of over 13 million people. But it is surprisingly easy to find some peace and quiet in Tokyo if you venture away from the most famous sights or visit during off-peak hours.I would also like …
Each time we go back to Japan we try to visit somewhere we haven’t been to before. This year, we headed north of Tokyo to Niigata for an offbeat city break. I think this Niigata itinerary is the perfect way to spend two days in the city, but first…What is Niigata? Niigata City is the capital …
This year was my first time in Japan as a member of the gluten-free gang, and aside from naturally gluten-free desserts like ice-cream, I didn’t have high hopes for being able to indulge my sweet tooth in Tokyo. How wrong I was! I was amazed by the number of gluten-free shops and cafes that have …
Taiyaki (たい焼き) – a fish-shaped snack which is traditionally filled with sweet red bean paste. Believed to have originated in Tokyo during the Meiji era. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links for JR Pass. I only include affiliate links for products and services that I use and believe in. I have travelled using a JR …
This itinerary, which takes you from one of Tokyo’s most important Shinto shrines to the much-photographed scramble crossing in Shibuya, is the perfect introduction to Japan’s vibrant capital. When I lived in Tokyo I always took visitors to this area on their very first day, so this is a tried and tested itinerary!Harajuku is known …
Gifu, a mountainous region west of Tokyo, isn’t high up on many travellers lists. If it is, it’s usually the historic village of Shirakawagō and the preserved merchant houses of Hida-Takayama that are the biggest draws. I’ve been to both these places and they are well worth a visit, but if you want to get …
Pin it for later! One of my most memorable experiences from Japan has to be the time myself, Richard and some friends climbed Mt Fuji. Standing at an impressive 3,776m, it is by far the highest mountain I have ever climbed. Although I have loved hiking since I was young, I have honestly always hated steep …