PHIL IN JAPAN

HELLO!

My name is Phil, welcome to my blog! Here I will be documenting my time in Japan!

I left the UK in February, 2024. I am currently in the Tokyo area and wish to share my experience of Japan from a British perspective.

I will be writing about my travels, Japanese culture and cuisine. Sharing my journey both physically and spiritually as I adjust to a new environment and culture.

If you are interested in Japan then perhaps you might find value in my words and photos.

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Please enjoy my blog!

Thank you!

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A man dressed in traditional Japanese attire holding a paper umbrella.
Happy New Year! γ‚γ‘γΎγ—γ¦γŠγ‚γ§γ¨γ†! πŸŽ‰ Our Osechi Box this year is so nice! Very delicious and so beautifully presented! Also photos of the new years eve noodles and the Christmas dinner I made πŸ˜‚ Happy New Year from Japan! 🎌 May 2026 bring you good he
Happy New Year! γ‚γ‘γΎγ—γ¦γŠγ‚γ§γ¨γ†! πŸŽ‰ Our Osechi Box this year is so nice! Very delicious and so beautifully presented! Also photos of the new years eve noodles and the Christmas dinner I made πŸ˜‚ Happy New Year from Japan! 🎌 May 2026 bring you good health and prosperity πŸ™ #happynewyear #γŠγ›γ‘ #2026 #japanesenewyear
Tokyo Christmas Market at Meiji Jingu Gaien πŸŽ„ It had a really nice atmosphere, a little calmer than last year... We went looking for a nice Christmas pudding similar to what we bought from last year's market, but unfortunately the stall was not th
Tokyo Christmas Market at Meiji Jingu Gaien πŸŽ„ It had a really nice atmosphere, a little calmer than last year... We went looking for a nice Christmas pudding similar to what we bought from last year's market, but unfortunately the stall was not there this year... Tokyo Christmas Market this year is split between two locations. We went to Meiji Jingu Gaien, but it seems the traditional stalls (including Christmas pudding) are at the Shiba Park location... So just be aware of that if you are attending the Christmas Market this year πŸ™ #tokyochristmasmarket #christmas #christmasinjapan #tokyo
Evening Light-Up Event at Rikugien Gardens in Tokyo πŸ‚πŸ Last year the autumn colours weren't quite there at the time so this year they held the event a couple of weeks later... Rikugien is one my favourite places in Tokyo! It's an amazing place to
Evening Light-Up Event at Rikugien Gardens in Tokyo πŸ‚πŸ Last year the autumn colours weren't quite there at the time so this year they held the event a couple of weeks later... Rikugien is one my favourite places in Tokyo! It's an amazing place to escape the hustle and bustle, and only a few minutes walk from Komagome Station on the JR Yamanote Line πŸš‰ Autumn Light-Up Nov 28 to Dec 9 Well worth checking out if you are in the area! @tokyo_parks #rikugien #autumn #japanautumn #tokyo #lightup
There's no shortage of "British" style pubs in Tokyo.... But @oldarrow_tavern is absolutely the most authentic I have seen so far!! πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Real ale, pork scratchings and even haggis! The fish n chips were really good too (so good I forgo
There's no shortage of "British" style pubs in Tokyo.... But @oldarrow_tavern is absolutely the most authentic I have seen so far!! πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Real ale, pork scratchings and even haggis! The fish n chips were really good too (so good I forgot to take a photo before eating it all) it was all so delicious!! Next time I want to try their Sunday roast! 😍 #britishpub #tokyo #porkscratchings #haggis
You probably already know about Tokyo Sky Tree... But did you know about the Golden Sky Tree? Reflected in the Asahi HQ building as seen from across the Sumida River #tokyoskytree #skytree #tokyo #asakusa
You probably already know about Tokyo Sky Tree... But did you know about the Golden Sky Tree? Reflected in the Asahi HQ building as seen from across the Sumida River #tokyoskytree #skytree #tokyo #asakusa
Tokyo Tower! πŸ—Ό Beautiful and iconic! Seen during the day and at night with illuminations... I really like how it reflects perfectly in the windows above the nearby Family Mart! It's like an urban version of the popular Lawsons Mt Fuji shot, but ha
Tokyo Tower! πŸ—Ό Beautiful and iconic! Seen during the day and at night with illuminations... I really like how it reflects perfectly in the windows above the nearby Family Mart! It's like an urban version of the popular Lawsons Mt Fuji shot, but hardly any tourists know about it. You don't need to replicate every shot you see on Instagram to validate your time in Japan! Certain spots are already over saturated with people trying to take the same photo... Find your own photo opportunities and make it your own experience! 😁 #tokyotowerπŸ—Ό #tokyo #familymart #japan
Evening Light-Up Event at Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens near Iidabashi in Tokyo! It looks so beautiful at night! There were fresh onigiri and dango stalls as well as a wonderful performance! #koishikawakorakuen #lightup #tokyo
Evening Light-Up Event at Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens near Iidabashi in Tokyo! It looks so beautiful at night! There were fresh onigiri and dango stalls as well as a wonderful performance! #koishikawakorakuen #lightup #tokyo
Stamp Rally at Koishikawa Korakuen Garden Evening Light-Up Event! There were five locations along the path through the gardens...at each location was a stamp using one colour... as the stamps layered on top of each other, an image started to emerge!
Stamp Rally at Koishikawa Korakuen Garden Evening Light-Up Event! There were five locations along the path through the gardens...at each location was a stamp using one colour... as the stamps layered on top of each other, an image started to emerge! #koishikawakorakuen #eveninglights #lightup #stamprally #tokyo
Kawagoe Festival Dating back to 1648 it is one of the oldest festivals in the Tokyo surrounding area! #kawagoe #kawagoefestival #littleedo #japanesefestival
Kawagoe Festival Dating back to 1648 it is one of the oldest festivals in the Tokyo surrounding area! #kawagoe #kawagoefestival #littleedo #japanesefestival
Sea Lights Lantern Festival in Odaiba, Tokyo While most lantern festivals float the lanterns on the water, the Odaiba Sea Lights festival arranges colourful patterns and designs right on the beach! You can get close and even step into the patterns
Sea Lights Lantern Festival in Odaiba, Tokyo While most lantern festivals float the lanterns on the water, the Odaiba Sea Lights festival arranges colourful patterns and designs right on the beach! You can get close and even step into the patterns for a perfect photo opportunity! The event had a really nice atmosphere! #odaiba #lanternfestival #japaneseculture #tokyo
Last night's "Blood Moon" lunar eclipse πŸŽ‘ as seen from Tokyo 8th September 2025 It was the first moon of its kind to be seen from Japan for three years. The eclipse started at around 1:30am with the colour changing to a deep red at arou
Last night's "Blood Moon" lunar eclipse πŸŽ‘ as seen from Tokyo 8th September 2025 It was the first moon of its kind to be seen from Japan for three years. The eclipse started at around 1:30am with the colour changing to a deep red at around 2:30am What a beautiful way to welcome the Tsukimi (moon viewing) season, which starts soon πŸŽ‘ #bloodmooneclipse #lunareclipse2025 #tsukimi #moonview #tokyo
Yakiniku at @kintan_official Yakiniku is one my favourite Japanese restaurant experiences! Expertly marinated meats are delivered to your table raw, then using a special indoor barbeque you grill them to your preferred cook! We enjoyed this super
Yakiniku at @kintan_official Yakiniku is one my favourite Japanese restaurant experiences! Expertly marinated meats are delivered to your table raw, then using a special indoor barbeque you grill them to your preferred cook! We enjoyed this super delicious yakiniku earlier in the year at @shibuya_yakiniku_kintan I particularly enjoyed the beef sashimi, which unlike the other cuts is intended to be eaten raw! It was delicious! #yakiniku #japanesefood #japaneserestaurants #tokyo
Happy New Year! γ‚γ‘γΎγ—γ¦γŠγ‚γ§γ¨γ†! πŸŽ‰ Our Osechi Box this year is so nice! Very delicious and so beautifully presented! Also photos of the new years eve noodles and the Christmas dinner I made πŸ˜‚ Happy New Year from Japan! 🎌 May 2026 bring you good he Tokyo Christmas Market at Meiji Jingu Gaien πŸŽ„ It had a really nice atmosphere, a little calmer than last year... We went looking for a nice Christmas pudding similar to what we bought from last year's market, but unfortunately the stall was not th Evening Light-Up Event at Rikugien Gardens in Tokyo πŸ‚πŸ Last year the autumn colours weren't quite there at the time so this year they held the event a couple of weeks later... Rikugien is one my favourite places in Tokyo! It's an amazing place to There's no shortage of "British" style pubs in Tokyo.... But @oldarrow_tavern is absolutely the most authentic I have seen so far!! πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Real ale, pork scratchings and even haggis! The fish n chips were really good too (so good I forgo You probably already know about Tokyo Sky Tree... But did you know about the Golden Sky Tree? Reflected in the Asahi HQ building as seen from across the Sumida River #tokyoskytree #skytree #tokyo #asakusa Tokyo Tower! πŸ—Ό Beautiful and iconic! Seen during the day and at night with illuminations... I really like how it reflects perfectly in the windows above the nearby Family Mart! It's like an urban version of the popular Lawsons Mt Fuji shot, but ha Evening Light-Up Event at Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens near Iidabashi in Tokyo! It looks so beautiful at night! There were fresh onigiri and dango stalls as well as a wonderful performance! #koishikawakorakuen #lightup #tokyo Stamp Rally at Koishikawa Korakuen Garden Evening Light-Up Event! There were five locations along the path through the gardens...at each location was a stamp using one colour... as the stamps layered on top of each other, an image started to emerge! Kawagoe Festival Dating back to 1648 it is one of the oldest festivals in the Tokyo surrounding area! #kawagoe #kawagoefestival #littleedo #japanesefestival Sea Lights Lantern Festival in Odaiba, Tokyo While most lantern festivals float the lanterns on the water, the Odaiba Sea Lights festival arranges colourful patterns and designs right on the beach! You can get close and even step into the patterns Last night's "Blood Moon" lunar eclipse πŸŽ‘ as seen from Tokyo 8th September 2025 It was the first moon of its kind to be seen from Japan for three years. The eclipse started at around 1:30am with the colour changing to a deep red at arou Yakiniku at @kintan_official Yakiniku is one my favourite Japanese restaurant experiences! Expertly marinated meats are delivered to your table raw, then using a special indoor barbeque you grill them to your preferred cook! We enjoyed this super

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