Archive for the ‘Japan’ Category

October 16th, 2011 - 6:11 pm § in Destinations, Japan

The Mesmerising Skills of a Sushi Chef (Japan)

Some years ago I was taken to a tiny sushi restaurant (maybe only places for 12) in Tokyo by a good friend, fluent in Japanese and the culture of the country. It remains one of my finest dining experiences. Most memorable was watching the mesmeric sk...[...]

October 16th, 2011 - 6:11 pm § in Destinations, Japan

The Mesmerising Skills of a Sushi Chef (Japan)

Some years ago I was taken to a tiny sushi restaurant (maybe only places for 12) in Tokyo by a good friend, fluent in Japanese and the culture of the country. It remains one of my finest dining experiences. Most memorable was watching the mesmeric sk...[...]

October 16th, 2011 - 6:11 pm § in Destinations, Japan

The Mesmerising Skills of a Sushi Chef (Japan)

Some years ago I was taken to a tiny sushi restaurant (maybe only places for 12) in Tokyo by a good friend, fluent in Japanese and the culture of the country. It remains one of my finest dining experiences. Most memorable was watching the mesmeric sk...[...]

October 16th, 2011 - 6:11 pm § in Destinations, Japan

The Mesmerising Skills of a Sushi Chef (Japan)

Some years ago I was taken to a tiny sushi restaurant (maybe only places for 12) in Tokyo by a good friend, fluent in Japanese and the culture of the country. It remains one of my finest dining experiences. Most memorable was watching the mesmeric sk...[...]

September 8th, 2011 - 8:33 am § in China, Destinations, Italy, Japan

The top 10 places for stunning Autumn colours

It’s that time of year again when the foliage on the trees begins to take on all manner of dramatic colours, and budding photographers the world over try to make the most of the myriad of different hues. Tripadvisor have come up with a ‘top 10 spots for stunning Autumn colours’ lis[...]

September 7th, 2011 - 3:29 pm § in Destinations, Japan, Journals

Ride Japan’s Bullet Train with our Digital Nomad

All right everybody. So tonight (for you North Americans)–and tomorrow 9/8 I’ll be live-tweeting the ENTIRE bullet train, start to finish. — @WheresAndrew All aboard! Our Digital Nomad Andrew Evans is hopping on Japan’s bullet train TONIGHT, riding the length of the superfast[...]

September 1st, 2011 - 10:16 am § in Destinations, Japan, Journals

Where’s Andrew: Tsukiji Fish Market

Where’s Andrew now?  If you guessed Japan, you’re right: our Digital Nomad is currently exploring the Land of the Rising Sun.  And he rose before the sun this week to visit Tokyo’s world-famous Tsukiji Fish Market. Tour the market with him via his tweets below, then hop over to h[...]

July 28th, 2011 - 7:26 am § in Destinations, Japan

Travel Japan: 4 Tips to a More Pleasant Stay in Japan

Guest post by Todd Anderson: Living in a culture as different as Japan’s can be challenging for many Americans. I lived in Japan for six months during my junior year of college...[...]

July 5th, 2011 - 8:41 am § in China, Destinations, France, India, Italy, Japan, Spain, Thailand, Turkey

Top 10 places every food lover should visit

This might not seem the most obvious list going but here – according to Tripadvisor – are the top 10 places every food lover should visit.  Interestingly, neither New York nor London get a mention. Click on the comments and tell us where you think they’ve missed. 1. Lyon, France [...]

July 5th, 2011 - 7:00 am § in Destinations, Japan, Journals

The Radar: Off Season Fireworks, Kids Go Free at NY’s Hall of Science, Great U.S. Hikes

Miss the fireworks last night? Don’t fret, there are plenty of other spectacular light shows to catch later this year. Matador rounds up 10 “off season” firework shows including Japan’s Miyajima-on-the-Sea display that dazzles on August 14th. [Matador] At New York’s Hal[...]