National Ainu Museum & Park – Upopoy, Shiraoi, Hokkaido, Japan

Posted on January 25, 2023 by admin

Did you know that Japan has an Indigenous population? They are the Ainu. We visited Upopoy, the National Ainu Museum & Park, today. The Ainu people are the Indigenous people of Japan (specifically Hokkaido), and much like other Indigenous peoples, … Continue reading →

Bathing Naked with Strangers – Onsen and Sento Rules

Posted on January 10, 2019 by admin

If you come to Japan, you’ll likely stay at a hotel that has an onsen or sento. Both are bathhouses, but there’s a difference. An ONSEN is a bathhouse that uses hot spring water – naturally heated mineral water. In … Continue reading →

The best second-hand and vintage fashion in Tokyo: Koenji

Posted on November 3, 2018 by admin

Fashion in Japan is not just the fetishised Harajuku modes. The scope and variety of style and fashion is what I love about Japan. There’s a strong sense of personal style, and each person is proud of their … Continue reading →

Vintage Shopping Around the World: Niigata, Japan – DESERT SNOW

Posted on May 4, 2017 by admin

Japan is my favourite place for vintage because the Japanese seem to value quality more than anywhere else I’ve travelled (so far). From food, to clothing, to customer service, they have a high standard that carries through to even … Continue reading →

Yamadera temple in Winter – Hoju-san Risshaku-ji

Posted on January 30, 2017 by admin

Spectacular views. Moments of contemplation. Immersed in nature. Yamadera’s location is a small village in the Yamagata prefecture. Nestled among the steep cliff faces are various shrines and temples which are beautiful to view from the village. These temples are … Continue reading →

Nozawa Onsen’s Dosojin Matsuri (Fire Festival) – how NOT to be a douche at the Fire Festival

Posted on January 30, 2017 by admin

Every 15th of January, the villagers of Nozawa Onsen gather for the highlight of the Dosojin Matsuri. Matsuri means festival, and Japan is filled with many matsuri throughout the year. The “Dosojin” are Shinto guardian deities, and come in various … Continue reading →

Vintage Shopping Around the World: JAPAN – Kyoto: “Three Star” Boutique

Posted on August 11, 2016 by admin

Second-hand clothes shopping is my kind of shopping. It’s a treasure-hunt and a bit of a gamble. I am bound to find something unique, something irreplaceable and it’s also environmentally friendly. Whenever I travel, I’m on the lookout for good … Continue reading →

Kanzawa – Noh Theatre Museum Experience – Wearing the “Magojiro” Mask

Posted on May 16, 2016 by admin

Kanazawa is one of my favourite cities. With aspects of old Kyoto, one of the most beautiful gardens in Japan (the Kenro-Kuen Gardens), and a world-class Modern Art museum, it has everything I could ask for. We visited for a … Continue reading →

A traditional Ryokan in Nozawa-Onsen: Kiriya Ryokan

Posted on May 29, 2015 by admin

If you ever head to Japan, you have to try staying at a ryokan. My experience is based on our stay at Kiriya Ryokan. Nestled in the hot spring village of Nozawa-Onsen, it was suggested to us by a ski-mad friend, and it’s … Continue reading →

The best cafe in Nozawa-Onsen

Posted on May 1, 2015 by admin

If Studio Ghibli ever made a movie about a cute, loving couple who ran a cafe that served fantastic lattes, mochas, hot chocolates, baked curry, cakes, other home-made comfort food, and THE CUTEST cookies in the world…THIS cafe would be … Continue reading →

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