The ancient capital of Japan is breathtaking, historic and utterly spellbinding. So much so that it’s in danger of being loved to death. So here are 40 things to do in Kyoto without contributing to the problem. We loved Fushimi Inari as much as the next person, and were lucky enough to visit many, many […] Read more…
Through a series of smart strategies to protect its living history, Kyoto is getting tourism right, and it means you and your family will have an even better time exploring Japan’s ancient capital. A city that has been Japan’s cultural heart for over a thousand years, Kyoto is the birthplace of tea ceremony, kaiseki cuisine, […] Read more…
It feels a little like we’ve entered a movie set. Mystically pretty mountain landscapes form a backdrop to an emerald green river, broken only by the Togetsukyo “Moon Crossing” Bridge. A timber boat punts along the river. This is Arashiyama, a zen-like tourist haven in the western outskirts of Kyoto. Ancient temples, otherworldly bamboo groves […] Read more…
Bushidō! No, it is not slang for cow poo. It is the moral code of the Samurai. You see, Japan’s samurai class wasn’t just some Tyler Durdenless Fight Club with razer-sharp Katanas. In fact, the way of the samurai was more about morality and doing the right thing than it was about biffo. Today, though Japanese ethics are […] Read more…
Japan is all about food and, besides all the ninjas, it is the main reason why I’ve always wanted to go. So when I finally got to visit I spent most of my time hunting for food and scoffing it. One of the most epic food things I did was at a place called Menbakaichidai Fire Ramen in Kyoto. […] Read more…
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Hey, I’m Aleney! A mum, award-winning travel writer, magazine editor and gallivanting glutton. He’s Raff, the “boy” in boyeatsworld, and a fearless foodie, adventurer and eco-warrior. Along with his all-singing, all-dancing, all-adventurous sister, Sugarpuff, we’re exploring the world’s colour, culture and cuisine on a food safari for the junior set.
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