Centred around Kanda-Jinja Shrine, the Kanda Matsuri is considered one of the three great festivals of Tokyo.
The BEST Historic Japanese Architecture In Tokyo
I recently returned to the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, without a doubt featuring some of the best examples of historic Japanese architecture in Tokyo.
Nuisance Foreigners In Japan – What Can Be Done?
Nuisance foreigners in Japan has become a popular talking point of late, and for good reason.
If you visit Japan please don’t be the nuisance foreigner!
Phil In Japan – YouTube Channel
We have started creating and uploading videos to the Phil In Japan YouTube channel!
Tips For Visiting Japan
I have been living in Japan, with my Japanese wife for over a year now. Here are my basic tips to make the most out of your visit to this amazing country.
Strawberry Picking & Mother Farm – A Day In Chiba Prefecture
On a sunny day out in Chiba a couple of weeks ago, we enjoyed strawberry picking and a visit to Mother Farm.
Chiba Prefecture, located in the Kanto region of Honshu, Japan, is a picturesque area known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and modern attractions.
Tokyo Night & Light – Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Projection Mapping
Tokyo Night & Light is a Guinness World Record breaking projection mapping installation.
The largest permanent architectural projection-mapped display in the world covers an area of 13,904.956㎡ on the facade of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Tokyo’s Shinjuku ward.
My First Christmas In Japan
My wife is Japanese, so we could have easily done the couples KFC thing… But with her interest in all things British, and having never experienced Christmas from a Western perspective, we decided to do our best to recreate it here.
Nikko – A World Heritage Site
In 1999, the Shrines and Temples of Nikkō together with their natural surroundings were designated a UNESCO world heritage site.
Rikugien Gardens – Autumn Light-Up
紅葉狩り – momijigari (red leaf hunting) at Rikugien Gardens Autumn Light-Up