Everything you need to know about hiking Japan’s Michinoku Coastal Trail
The Michinoku Coastal Trail is a long-distance hiking trail on the north-eastern Pacific Ocean coastline of Japan’s stun…
Do’s and Don’ts for a Successful Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage
Japan is currently the international destination of choice for Australians. With heavenly hiking trails, a unique and fa…
Got 10 days to spare? World’s Best Self-Guided Hikes!
Got 10 days to spare? Here’s a list of our favourite bucket-list hikes and lesser-known adventures to set you up for the…
What to expect in a traditional Japanese ryokan
Ryokans offer one of the best ways to experience the culture and traditions of real Japan. The older and more traditiona…
10 of the World’s Best Walks for 2024
When it comes to hiking the world, we’ve got so many choices! You can immerse yourself in nature, take on a physic…
Preparing for the Kumano Kodo with a purification ceremony
Legend has it that the gods of the three main Kumano shrines were ceremonially transferred from Kumano Hongu Taisha and…
Walking the Nyonin-michi Women’s Pilgrimage in Koyasan
Up until 1872, women were not permitted into Koyasan, a village high in the Kii mountains. Instead, they would carry out…
Exploring the narrow backstreets of Nakatsugawa on the Nakasendo Way
After a few days soaking up the sights of Kyoto prior to my Nakasendo Way walk, I decided to head off early to Nakatsuga…
Your Ultimate Guide to Japanese onsens (hot spring bathing)
If you’re a traveller hoping to embark on a journey to the heart of Japanese culture, you cannot miss Japanese hot…
Japanese Food – A work of art
Anyone who has hiked in Japan will tell you that a significant part of the experience is the food – and it will definite…
Discovering the secrets of Kiso-Fukushima
All of the post towns along Japan’s ancient Nakasendo Way have something special of interest. The beautifully restored a…
Why I love Kyoto
Kyoto, the former capital of Japan, is a wonderful contrast between old and new, modern and traditional, energy and sere…