Japan
Konnichiwa! So many places to see, so much to do, so little time! Here’s the first in our series of kawaii infographics displaying 10 of our favourite things to do in the cities you love the most for a holiday away from Singapore. Leading the kawaii charge, here are 10 things to do in Tokyo.… Continue reading Top Things to do in Tokyo – Kawaii in Colour
Cherry blossom viewing in Japan, also known as hanami, is an event locals and tourists from all over the world alike, look forward to each spring. Notorious for it’s immensely short bloom (just one to two weeks), planning a trip to Japan to see the cherry blossoms during the fleeting sakura season can prove to… Continue reading Hanami Guide: Top Spots to See Cherry Blossoms in Japan 2017
Tokyo might be the first thing that comes to mind when tourists plot their Japan trip, but there really is so much more to the Land of the Rising Sun. A less popular but equally fascinating destination is Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost prefecture. It consists of several dozen small islands, including Okinawa Island, where Naha, the capital city of… Continue reading 48 Hours in Okinawa – Itinerary
By Little Miss Bento – Known as the Little Kyoto, Kanazawa is the capital city of Ishikawa prefecture. Filled with beautiful historical houses, geisha and samurai districts, traditional arts and handicrafts and beautifully preserved gardens, Kanazawa is one of the most significant cities of the Edo period. With the new shinkansen (bullet train) line directly… Continue reading Travel Diaries: Little Miss Bento in Kanazawa
Japan is one of few destinations that perfectly balances the ultramodern with respected tradition, and there’s perhaps no better place to get a good dose of both than Osaka. As Japan’s second largest city after Tokyo, Osaka is celebrated for its wacky character, tranquil parks, and world-renowned food, making it a must-visit stop within the… Continue reading Where to Stay in Osaka – Neighbourhood Guide
You can find all types of cuisines in Tokyo, but you don’t go to these cafés and restaurants for the food; you go for the experience. The abundance of themed restaurants range from cat cafés, maid cafés and anime restaurants to more obscure offerings such as the Robot Restaurant and the prison asylum-themed restaurant ALCATRAZ… Continue reading Quirky Themed Cafes and Restaurants in Tokyo to Check Out
Osaka is Japan's second-largest city but it often overlooked by travellers. Head there and discover some of its best-kept secrets off the beaten track.
It’s not every morning that I get up at 3am to head out to a tuna auction. But in Tokyo, it’s well worth it. Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo is the world’s largest wholesale fish market. The market handles over 2,000 tons of marine products per day. These days the market is crawling with tourists… Continue reading Visiting the World’s Biggest Fish Market – Tsukiji, Tokyo
Traditionally, capsule hotels in Japan were designed to cater to hard working business men who worked hard into the night, or schmoozed clients over karaoke so successfully that the time got away from them and they missed the last train home. Stuck in the city overnight, the added expense of accommodation at a capsule hotel… Continue reading Why You Should Stay in a Capsule Hotel in Japan (At Least Once)