Tokyo doesn’t do things by halves – it’s one of the world’s biggest cities, it has the world’s tallest tower and has the most Michelin-starred restaurants. For all its bright lights, au fait trends and glass towers, Tokyo is not as modern as it appears. It has a layer of rich culture and ancient traditions […]
With travelling, comes the buzz of excitement as you explore new surroundings, taste new cuisines and experience unique cultures. Do you ever though feel that twinge of guilt or burst of nerves that perhaps you shouldn’t have done something? Or perhaps you just feel a little out of your comfort zone and unsure what is […]
The Japanese have an innate pride in their food. Respected worldwide, Japanese cuisine has a unique style of preparation and cooking. It is true artisanship and a quintessential slice of the culture of Japan. In fact, in 2013 UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage endorsed ‘washoku’ (Japanese cuisine). Based on “rules of five,” traditional Japanese cuisine, […]
Wendy Wu Tours team member Lachlan Burnet recently travelled on our Jewels of Japan tour. Anticipating a modern country, with neon signs and high tech-gadgetry, Lachlan was pleasantly surprised by the timeless aspects of traditional Japan. He described it as ‘captivating, entrancing and fascinating’. Lachlan shares his fond memories of his step back in time […]
Future travellers to Japan may wonder, when is the best time of year to visit? The answer is not so straightforward as each season has much to offer; it’s just a matter of what your preferences are. Japan has four distinct seasons, like Australia. Each brings its own gift of natural wonders, experiences and spectacles […]