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. ...

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....

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....