Hokkaido: Japan’s Natural Playground
Remote Lands clients should consider Hokkaido, which is a lovely part of Japan. While Japan works to recover from its nuclear issues and the tsunami, showing the resilience of her people, Hokkaido...
View ArticleJapan: Perfection Personified
What is it about Japan that so thrills us with almost uninhibited enthusiasm? What is the grand secret the Japanese are able to conjure almost at will in their quest to be exquisitely precise in all...
View ArticleLife on a Limb: Japan’s Noto Peninsula
Noto is a fascinating area of Japan. The people are very proud of where they are from, and this shows in the quality of their produce, which is predominantly gathered from the land and the sea.
View ArticleGardens, Geisha & Gourmets: A Trip to Kanazawa
With access to the city now so much easier, Kanazawa will start receiving the attention it so greatly deserves, as this is a city chock full of sights, history and culture, without being overcrowded...
View ArticleLuxury, Japan-Style: Kaga’s Ryokans & Onsens
To properly sample the traditional Japanese way of life, there are two experiences that I would encourage all visitors to try. The first would be to stay at a traditional Japanese Inn, known as a...
View ArticleMetal Machine Music: Tokyo’s Robot Restaurant
When Anthony Bourdain paid a visit to Robot Restaurant in 2013, the cabaret show began piquing the interests of foreign visitors. I needed to see this show during my first trip to Tokyo - and in fact I...
View ArticlePicture Postcard Japan: Takayama & Shirakawa-go
On my trip to explore Japan's Hokuriku region, specifically Nagano, Gifu and Kanazawa, I was really looking forward to seeing Takayama and Shirakawa-go in Gifu prefecture...
View ArticleJapan’s Astonishing Art Island: Naoshima & Benesse House
I expected to be impressed by Naoshima Island and Benesse House….but now that I am actually here, the only way I can describe my reaction is to say I am totally blown away!
View ArticleKurashiki: The Bruges of Japan
I am always looking for interesting new places in Japan - off the beaten track with relatively few tourists but lots of culture and plenty to do. The town of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture totally fit...
View ArticleThe Path of Two Faiths: Hiking Japan’s Kumano Hongu Pilgrimage Trail
I spent a week in Wakayama in late March to explore this spiritual heartland and traverse the ancient trails. My itinerary focused on the Kumano Kodo route and Koyasan
View ArticleDiscovering Esoteric Buddhism at Koyasan
Koyasan is historically regarded as one of the most sacred mountains in Japan and has long been an important hub for cultural and religious exchange. Although it may sometimes be translated as “Mount...
View ArticleNara on Foot: A Walk Around Japan’s Ancient Capital
During a recent stay in Kyoto I hopped on the morning train for Nara & embarked on six fascinating hours of visiting temples, exploring gardens, & being chased by greedy deer gangs.
View ArticleKnives Out: The Last Days of Tokyo’s Tsukiji Fish Market
I had a brief 36-hour stay in Tokyo to fill up earlier this month and Tsukiji market was near the top of my to-do list, so I was delighted when I discovered that Tsukiji was just a 10-minute walk away...
View ArticleAsia’s Best Food Destinations
From quaint sidewalk stalls and hip eateries to the rarefied ambiance of Michelin-starred restaurants, Asia’s epicurean offerings are as delightful and varied as its spectacular geography. Market...
View ArticleAsia with kids
Traveling with the kids, whether they’re tiny tots or troublesome teens, can be fraught with hassle: there’s so much to consider, from getting the right vaccinations to packing all the essentials. But,...
View ArticleGardens, Geisha & Gourmets: A Trip to Kanazawa
With access to the city now so much easier, Kanazawa will start receiving the attention it so greatly deserves, as this is a city chock full of sights, history and culture, without being overcrowded...
View ArticleLuxury, Japan-Style: Kaga’s Ryokans & Onsens
To properly sample the traditional Japanese way of life, there are two experiences that I would encourage all visitors to try. The first would be to stay at a traditional Japanese Inn, known as a...
View ArticleAdventures of Spirituality and Wellness in Japan
Traveling can be about so much more than simply taking a break, getting a little more sleep and lying on a beach. Though relaxing pastimes are important and worthwhile, a vacation can also provide the...
View ArticleCycling through Japan
One of the best ways to explore of Japan is on two wheels: hopping aboard a bicycle and pedalling your way through the gorgeous countryside, hidden gems and golden coastlines of this beautiful country....
View ArticleNew Japan Adventures – Discovering Southern Kyushu and Sacred Yakushima Island
In my perpetual quest to find ever more fantastic remote destinations, I went to Kyushu, Japan’s southernmost island of her four main islands, in February 2016. Numerous Remote Lands clients are going...
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