Japan — お好みNOMS

Geisha’s in Kyoto

How and where to go Geisha and Maiko spotting in Kyoto plus more.

Totoro Cream Puffs

The cutest and most delicious cream puffs in all of Japan (in our opinion) has opened a brand new shop in Kichijoji

Activities, Cafes, Food, Tips, Tokyo, TravelMadeline ScottApril 26, 2019Shirohige’s Cream Puff Factory KichijojiTokyo, Kichijoji, Food, Dessert, Ghibli, Cafe, ActivitiesComment

How to use a Japanese Toilet

All you need to know before you go!

Tips, Tokyo, TravelMadeline ScottFebruary 24, 2019Tips, Travel, JapanComment

What is Okonomiyaki

The glory that is Okonomiyaki お好み焼き! One of our favourite Japanese meals.. hence OkonomiNOMS!

Activities, Food, Experiences, Tips, Tokyo, TravelMadeline ScottFebruary 11, 2019Restaurants, Food, Japan, Tokyo, TipsComment

Christmas in Japan

Christmas time in Japan is a unique and fun experience!

Activities, Experiences, Tips, TravelMadeline ScottDecember 20, 2018Experiences, Christmas, Events, Tips, TravelComment

Convenience stores in Japan コンビニ

Typical of Japan to have the world’s most convenient convenience stores. Here is our guide and recommendations to a Japanese Konbini コンビニ

Food, Tips, Tokyo, TravelMadeline ScottDecember 12, 2018Food, Japan, TravelComment

Harataki Ryokan and Onsen

This year we were lucky enough to experience our first Traditional Japanese Inn (Ryokan 旅館) and natural hot spring (Onsen 温泉). This is one of our most treasured experiences ever!

Activities, Day Trips, Food, Tips, Tokyo, Travel, ExperiencesMadeline ScottNovember 19, 2018harataki ryokanHotel, Day Trip, Activities, Experiences, Food, RestaurantsComment

How to get around Tokyo

Tokyo is a bustling, thriving city with a population of 9.2 million! Here’s what you should know before jumping aboard a Japanese train!

Tokyo, Travel, Tips, TransportMadeline ScottSeptember 27, 2018Tokyo, Transport, Trains, Airport, Cost, JR Rail, travelComment