What is a ryokan ? And why should I try staying at one in Japan?
What is a ryokan ? Should I staying at one in Japan? Booking accommodation is an important part of planning your travel to Japan. Choosing the right p…
The Sweet Wanderlust’s Tokyo top 10: a first timer’s guide for visiting Tokyo
The Sweet Wanderlust's Tokyo top 10: a first timer's guide Hi! I'm Brittany and I am a food and travel blogger at The Sweet Wanderlust. I travel aroun…
Visiting Harajuku: What to expect from the kawaii capital of Japan
Visiting Harajuku: What to expect from the kawaii capital of Japan I’ve been bee bopping along to Gwen Stefani’s “Harajuku Girls” since before I knew …
Visit the school of the ‘Last Shogun’ – Mito Kodokan
Visit the school of the 'Last Shogun' - Mito Kodokan When you think of Samurai worriers and Shogun warlords of Edo period Japan (1603-1867 A.D.), the …
One place ‘sake’ lovers must visit in Kawagoe
Kawagoe is a very popular destination nearby Tokyo (30 min from Tokyo) where visitors can experience ancient Edo period (1603-1867 A.D.) arcitecture a…
This is why fresh Strawberries nearby Tokyo are the most delicious in the world!
Tochigi, Saitama, Gunma & Ibaraki prefectures (The four regions Nearby Tokyo) are known to overseas visitors for having the most delicious strawbe…
The miracle Wisteria that ‘WOWED’ the world -Ashikaga Flower Park-
Thirty years ago there was a Flower park in Ashikaga city called 'Hayakawa Nouen'. However in early 90's Hayakawa Nouen was hit with an impossible tas…