What Owning a Traditional Japanese Inn & Hot Spring is REALLY Like

Traditional inns (Ryokans) and hot springs are a Japan highlight. But how hard is to run one?...

I Spent a Day in Japan's Biggest British Theme Park

Not far from Mount Fuji is Japan's biggest British theme park; a park so large it has its own working railway! This week on Journey Across Japan we visit the most iconic viewing point of Mount Fuji, wander the streets of a British theme park and ...

Climbing Mount Fuji | 8 Hours of Hell

Climbing Mount Fuji: In August, a friend and I climbed Mt Fuji. The climb was worth it for the amazing Fuji sunrise and for that I recommend it. ...

I Made Friends with a Stranger at Japan's Oldest Hot Spring

Meeting strangers is half the fun of travelling. On my 2,000km Journey Across Japan, I arrive in the city of Matsuyama, where a friendly Japanese woman takes me under her wing for the day....

Why Himeji is Japan's Greatest Castle

Himeji Castle is Japan's most famous castle; but does it live up to the hype? Ryotaro and I visit for the first time as we continue our Journey Across Japan, visiting the world's largest suspension bridge along the way. ...

Mount Fuji RUINED My Day

Mount Fuji is a spectacular wonder to behold. We head to Lake Kawaguchi at the base of the mountain to get a glimpse....

Japan's Biggest Morning Market

Japan's biggest morning market is a culinary wonderland....

Meeting a Japanese Mummy | Fukushima

We come face to face with Japan's best preserved Mummy....

The Village in Japan Where they Believe Jesus Died

We visit a town in north Japan where the locals genuinely believe Jesus visited and was ultimately laid to rest....

HAVING AN IDENTITY CRISIS at Japan's Deepest Lake

Hashtag retweet loads of fun....

North Japan's Most Scenic Spot | Geibikei Gorge

I've never felt so relaxed in all my life....

Wandering through the Aokigahara Forest | Japan

The Aokigahara Forest (青木ヶ原) , or "Suicide Forest" has an infamous reputation for being a suicide hotspot and in recent years, it's received global attention to numerous films, documentaries and articles. ...

Skiing at Japan's Funnest Resort

Skiing in Aizu, Japan! Adventure. Excitement. Swedish Pirates: In the last few months of ski season my friend Ryotaro and I decided to travel to a prominent ski resort in north Japan. It was quite the trip with skiing, snowmobiles, ice fishing and a ...

Tokyo's Freshest Sushi | Tsukiji Fishmarket

Tsukiji is the world's largest fish market (It's real sushi - not that awful stuff you get off of a conveyor belt)....

5 Must See Japanese Animal Hotspots

Japan has many amazing and unique animal hotspots spread across islands, mountains and even city streets. Each place is its own mini adventure and it's time we went and checked them out. ...

Japanese Thoughts on British Street Toilets

A Japanese friend was shocked to discover a street toilet in London. But would you (men) feel comfortable using it during the day? Are you a hero? *Warning* This video contains a fair bit of random and confusing swearing. (Subtitles in Japanese)....

Fox Village, Japan: Cutest Place on Earth

Fox village is hidden away in the mountains of north Japan. Two hundred foxes; a beautiful village in a forest. A surreal place that you have to visit. Witness more foxes than you can possibly imagine, experience fox bullying and revel in the activit...

12 hidden spots you should know in Tokyo

Chris and Pete share twelve places for you to explore all over Tokyo!...

Japan's greatest theme park isn't Disneyland...

Wild monkeys must be avoided at all costs. You can't win in a fight against a wild monkey! Trust us on that one. Your questions answered in an email frenzy special... ...

Why climbing Mount Fuji isn't fun!

Even with those funky little sticks people seem to enjoy using. ...

2 weeks in Japan | Ultimate Travel Itinerary

Chris gives us his best itinerary ideas for a couple of weeks in Japan. Warning: contains Tokyo bananas....