I think it’s fair to say that Japan is not generally known for its fauna. However, there was one animal that I knew I wanted to see before I moved back to the UK – the snow monkeys of Nagano.
Monthly Archives: September 2014
Trekking up Mount Takao
I think I could safely bet that when the average visitor thinks of Tokyo their first thought is not of hiking up a mountain. And yet, within the wider boundaries of Japan’s amazing capital is the wonderful oasis of nature that is Mount Takao…a hidden gem not to be missed.
Escape to the mountains – a weekend in Kamikochi
As Kamikochi, in the northern Japanese Alps, is closed for half the year due to winter weather we made sure to slot in a weekend trip to this beautiful mountainous area before the roads were closed.
Tokyo Tuesday – Narisawa
My time in Tokyo pretty much started my love affair with food and my first taste of fine dining – the two Michelin starred Narisawa – was definitely a tipping point for me…