Travel Archives - Page 4 of 14 - Have Ya Seen Japan

Is it true that trains are the most convenient way to travel in Japan?

Japan has a global reputation for its amazing transport system and high-speed trains, but are trains still the most convenient mode of travel?

I never thought I’d feel the sensation of being back in Japan in rural Australia, but the Cowra Japanese Garden makes it possible!

Japan has very distinct seasons, each offering a totally unique vibe, but which season stands above the rest as the perfect time to visit?

With an abundance of accommodation options to suit all budgets and aesthetic preferences, there’s never been a better time to visit Japan!

It is the birthplace of Shintoism and one of the strongholds of Buddhism, but what should one do when visiting temples and shrines in Japan?

Given the vast numbers of foreign tourists that visit Japan each year, the obvious answer might seem like a no, but that’s not entirely true.

Mochi is one of Japan’s most iconic delicacies and an amazing souvenir choice to take back home. Here are my mochi souvenir recommendations!

Uji is one of Kyoto’s greenest towns, and for good reason! After all, it’s the matcha green tea capital of Japan – here’s a quick guide…

Nara is one of those places that gives a country its soul. Home to beautiful scenery & friendly deer, it’s truly the nature capital of Japan.

Okay, this article is an obvious plug of my new book – The Japanese Pursuit of Perfection, but there’s more to it, I promise!

KitKat has done it again with an exclusive new flavor, courtesy of Japan, known as Blueberry Cheesecake. Read on for my taste test review!

Amanohashidate is one of the “Nihon Sankei” or the Three Scenic Views of Japan, located in the Miyazu Bay of Kyoto’s west coastline.