Japanese Train Etiquette: 3 Rules Worth Knowing
Learn Japanese train etiquette with Una’s simple guide to platform queues, quiet conversations and station stairs, plus practical tips for Tokyo trains.
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3 Best Hotels in Tokyo: Where to Stay and Why Location Matters
Lila (๑>◡<๑) Tokyo is one of the world’s most exciting cities, but choosing where to stay can be surprisingly difficult. With enormous neighbourhoods, countless train stations and thousands of hotels, finding the right accommodation involves more than choosing a comfortable room. Your hotel’s location can completely change how you experience the city. Some visitors want…
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Sushi Etiquette in Japan: 7 Rules You to Know
Una explains seven sushi etiquette rules in Japan, including chopstick taboos, soy sauce, eating nigiri and the meaning of mottainai.
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Visiting Osaka With Kids: Why We Absolutely Loved it
Lila (๑>◡<๑) Of all the places we visited in Japan, Osaka was one of those cities that completely won us over. We travelled with our teenage daughter and two-year-old son, and despite being at very different ages, they both loved it. In fact, I think Osaka is one of the easiest cities to enjoy as…
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Visiting Nara Deer Park With Kids: Our Favourite Day Trip From Kyoto
Lila (๑>◡<๑) Of all the incredible experiences we had travelling around Japan, one of our absolute favourites was visiting the deer at Nara Park. And considering everything there is to see and do in Japan, that’s saying something. We visited with our two-year-old son, and I can genuinely say that watching him experience Nara’s famous…
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When Is the Best Time to Visit Japan? An Honest Guide to the Four Seasons
When is the best time to visit Japan? Una shares her honest take on autumn, cherry blossoms, summer heat and winter trips, plus practical planning tips.
