Shinjuku Food Tour – discover delicious Japanese dishes and flavours

Are you wondering if you should join a Shinjuku food tour?  Food tours can be a great way to orientate yourself in a new city, you’ll find some hidden food spots and learn more about the food culture but like any tour they can be pricy so you want to be sure it’s something you will […]

Join a fun Shibuya Food Tour with Arigato Japan

One way to get the feel of a new city is to get to grips with its food.  On a recent stay in Tokyo we did just that, joining the Shibuya Food Tour run by Arigato Travel.  This foodie centric tour company matches groups of travellers with an experienced local guide to show them around […]

teamLab BORDERLESS where fun fuses with art in Tokyo

Have you heard about teamLab Borderless, the newly opened art installation in Tokyo, and wondered if it’s worth going? We share all the updated information here, along with photos, tips for visiting and more to help you decide if it’s a worthwhile addition to your itinerary. After having visited both the original installation in Odaiba […]

TravelKon SIM or eSIM in Japan

When we travel to Japan, we find it incredibly useful to stay connected. Like many people, we have become reliant on the digital world in our everyday lives and even more when travelling. In Japan, we use apps for train schedules, walking maps, translation tools, and the ability to back up our photos and videos […]

Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo

I am a Potterhead; there is no denying it. I queued for each book on release day and rushed to see each movie on the big screen. I then re-read and re-watched them all many times over the years, so it is absolutely no surprise that when I heard the Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo […]

A Peaceful Escape Above the City

Tokyo is a vibrant and fun city to explore, but sometimes the crowds and fast pace can get overwhelming. When you need a break, why not head up—literally? Tokyo’s rooftop gardens offer a peaceful, green escape with fresh air, scenic views, and a new perspective on the city. In recent years, more and more of […]