Why Kyoto's Traditional Homes Are Going EXTINCT
Kyoto's traditional townhouses (Machiya) are stunning to behold and amazing to stay in overnight. However, they're disappearing at a worrying rate. We go inside and discover the 5 characteristics that make up a Kyoto townhouse and uncover why they'v...
How Does Japan's Rarest Sake Taste?
Sake is one of the most delicate and prized beverages in the world. We travel deep into the Japanese countryside in search of one of the rarest varieties of sake (Doburoku), to brew it for ourselves and discover how it tastes. ...
Getting a Japanese Tattoo
Chris is considering a new tattoo - his first - after a harrowing month-long bike across Japan....
Japan's most ridiculous festival - explained
Chris and Pete are back, in the loosest sense of the word to talk all things festivals, soy sauce and wrestling. A mixed bag, then. Next week: the Korea vs Japan special and everything will be back to normal. Well, as normal as they get. ...
Relaxing in a Japanese Hot Spring | 24 Hours in Kagoshima
Kagoshima is a hot spring wonderland and having arrived at our final destination, we explore a public bath house, a unique martial art and the award winning Wagyu beef as we finish Journey Across Japan. (I can't believe it either). ...
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. ...
Eating Brunch at a Japanese Market | Kanazawa Street Food
Kanazawa city! We enjoy a 5 course brunch of Japanese street food at one of Japan's greatest markets on Day 12 of our Journey Across Japan....
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....
Japan's Most Expensive Beef | Wagyu
Wagyu (和牛肉) literally means "Japanese beef". MATSUSAKA wagyu is hailed as the greatest beef in Japan and we went to try it firsthand....
Japan's Most Stunning Onsen | Hot Spring
Japanese onsen (hot springs) don't come much better than this. ...
Travelling Japan in Style | 500km in 3 Days
This week we travel 500km across north Japan in style....
