The Ultimate Two-Week Japan Itinerary for Intermediates
For the innately curious and open-minded travellers amongst us, the Golden Route won’t always cut it. Delve deeper into the historical and cultural side of Japan with this two week intermediate itinerary.
7 Unique Ryokans to Add to Your Japan Bucket List
Looking to dive deeper into Japan’s culture and history? Traditional Japanese inns might just be the unique accommodation option you’ve been looking for.
Neighbourhood Watch: How to Spend a Day in Nihonbashi, Tokyo
From boutiques and cafes to breweries and craftspeople, we take a look at how to spend a day in Nihonbashi, a thriving Tokyo Neighbourhood.
Bulgari Hotel Tokyo: Italian Glamour Meets Japanese Heritage
Located in central Marunouchi District, the brand new Bulgari Hotel Tokyo brings luxury Italian design with a touch of minimalism to Japan’s capital.
The Best Times to Visit Japan: A Month by Month Guide
From paradise-style beaches and untouched countryside to spiritual pilgrimages and dramatic volcanic landscapes, Japan has a lot to offer. Here are the best prefectures and months to experience it all.
The Ultimate Two-Week Japan Itinerary for Intermediates
For the innately curious and open-minded travellers amongst us, the Golden Route won’t always cut it. Delve deeper into the historical and cultural side of Japan with this two week intermediate itinerary.
Escape the City: 6 Easy Day Trips from Tokyo
What most people miss when planning a first time itinerary to Tokyo, is the wealth of day trips on offer on the outskirts of the city.
6 Lesser-Known Neighbourhoods for Your Next Trip to Tokyo
The bright lights of Japan’s capital entice many visitors to the most famous spots, but when in Tokyo it’s best to do as locals do and explore the city’s lesser-known neighbourhoods.
Introducing the Views from Japan Guidebook: Available Now!
In Views from Japan, I share everything I know so that you can explore Japan in more meaningful ways, and have a truly authentic experience for your next trip.
Aman Tokyo: The Gateway to Urban Discovery
Created to ‘temper urban dynamism with a profound atmosphere of serenity’, each curated space at Aman Tokyo is inspired by timeless Japanese design traditions.
A Snapshot Guide to Nakameguro, Tokyo’s Ever-Evolving Leafy Suburb
Once a quiet residential suburb, Nakameguro is a neighbourhood that has reinvented itself over the years.
Where Innovation Meets Tradition: New Balance T House, Tokyo
I was invited behind the scenes to New Balance Tokyo Design Studio to check out the recently opened New Balance T House.
A Destination for Book Lovers: Daikanyama T-Site
Daikanyama T-Site quickly became a favourite of mine after my first visit in spring 2019.
The Monocle Book of Japan
Japan is somehow it is simultaneously familiar and hard to fathom – or it has been, until now.
Download Your FREE Tokyo Neighbourhoods eBook
Kickstart your Tokyo travel plans with my latest snapshot guide, featuring 10 of my favourite Tokyo Neighbourhoods. I’ll take you to some of my favourite hidden corners and offer a more thoughtful, slower way to appreciate Tokyo, away from the usual tourist traps.
From hiking Japan’s greatest ancient pilgrimage trail to getting lost in centuries-old forests and visiting cultural centres filled with art, here are 6 under-the-radar destinations waiting to be explored.