Ginza is an upmarket area full of flagship stores of international brands. For those on a budget, it’s still fun to check out the window displays…
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Kichijoji is a bit out of the way but well worth a visit if you have the time. As well as some great shopping, there’s…
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Ueno‘s main attraction is Ueno Park, which is packed full of attractions including major museums, a zoo, temples and shrines and a large pond with swan…
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We’re continuing my mini tour around Japan – after visiting Hiroshima and Miyajima, I moved on to Osaka, which makes a great base for visiting Kyoto. While I’ve…
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While 2016 was undeniably a bit of a disaster for humanity, it was a great year for me personally and professionally, not least because I went…
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Back in 2009 I saw this ITN news report about Usagito Cafe (also sometimes called Usagi no Wonderland), a bunny cafe in Nagoya and from then on eating…
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Lots to catch up on! I’m also moving these monthly posts to the beginning of the next month for *reasons*. Fave 5 from the blog New…
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Goodbye April! Now it’s almost time for GOING TO JAPAN. Fave 5 from the blog New stuff in my shop Links I loved On my wish list…
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