Matsue in Western Japan isn’t on every travelers itinerary – but, perhaps it should be. Here are some of the most fun things to do in Matsue.
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Motonosumi Inari Shrine: How To Find This Stunning Shrine in Western Japan
The Motonosumi Inari Shrine in Western Japan is famous for it’s 123 scarlet torii gates. Here’s where to find it and how to get there.
How to Visit Ainoshima: Fukuoka’s Cute Cat Island
Japan has several cat islands, but one of the easiest to reach is Ainoshima, which is a simple day trip from the major city of Fukuoka. Here’s what you need to know…
How to Visit The Stunning Adachi Museum of Art Gardens
Regularly voted Japan’s most beautiful gardens the really interesting thing about the gardens at the Adachi Museum of Art is that they’re designed to be viewed from the inside. Here’s why – and how to visit them
The Tiny Kokura Restaurant That Changed Noodle Eating Forever.
Today in Japan, and, in Japanese restaurants all over the world, the idea of frying udon noodles to make yaki udon is normal – but, if local legend is to be believed, we can thank a tiny 8-seater restaurant in Kokura, Western Japan for the invention of the dish. I popped along to try a plateful of history…
Nanzoin Temple, Fukuoka – It Blew my Mind.
I nearly didn’t visit the Nanzoin Temple in Fukuoka. That would have been a mistake. A big mistake. Here’s why, and how you can get there to see how cool it is, too.
47 Unique Things to Do in Tokyo
Tokyo is kind of the Differentville mothership. There are so many fun and unusual things to do in Tokyo I could fill a whole blog about them…. but in this post, I’ve narrowed it down to 47 unique Tokyo ideas.
Where to Find The Banana Vending Machine, Tokyo
Vending machines in Japan are amazing. You can buy everything from them – cold drinks, soup, beer – and in one machine, bananas. Every time I’ve been to Tokyo, a trip to the banana vending machine has been on my must-do list – so here’s how to add it to yours.
Where to See a Robot in Tokyo: 9 Places You Need to Visit
There aren’t many places in the world where wanting to see a robot is on people’s lists of must-dos – but Tokyo isn’t like many places in the world. So, if you’re wondering exactly where to see a robot in Tokyo, we have the answer. Whether you want your robot cute and fluffy, slightly scary …
19 Unusual, Non-Touristy Things to do in Kyoto
Kyoto might be best known for its temples, but if you know where to look you’ll also find a heap of less touristy things to do. Check out our guide to fun and unusual sights in Kyoto.