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The Japanese Garden in Kew

The Japanese Garden in Kew

The Japanese Garden in Kew Written by Sophie, December 2020 For obvious reasons it’s not actually possible to visit Japan at the moment, but if you’re in London it’s possible...

The Japanese Garden in Kew

The Japanese Garden in Kew Written by Sophie, December 2020 For obvious reasons it’s not actually possible to visit Japan at the moment, but if you’re in London it’s possible...

Kinkaku-ji – the Golden Pavilion

Kinkaku-ji – the Golden Pavilion

Kinkaku-ji – the Golden Pavilion Written by Sophie, December 2020 In the North West of Kyoto stands a gold temple. Originally a villa for the Saionji Family, the site was...

Kinkaku-ji – the Golden Pavilion

Kinkaku-ji – the Golden Pavilion Written by Sophie, December 2020 In the North West of Kyoto stands a gold temple. Originally a villa for the Saionji Family, the site was...

Japanese Train Station Stamps

Japanese Train Station Stamps

Japanese Train Station Stamps Written by Sophie, December 2020 I’ve always been something of a magpie. If I go for a walk on the beach I come away with my...

Japanese Train Station Stamps

Japanese Train Station Stamps Written by Sophie, December 2020 I’ve always been something of a magpie. If I go for a walk on the beach I come away with my...

Naoshima – the Island of Art

Naoshima – the Island of Art

Naoshima – the Island of Art Written by Sophie, November 2020 When my Sister suggested we visit Naoshima Island during a trip to Japan, I admit that I had absolutely...

Naoshima – the Island of Art

Naoshima – the Island of Art Written by Sophie, November 2020 When my Sister suggested we visit Naoshima Island during a trip to Japan, I admit that I had absolutely...

The Red Gates of Fushimi Inari

The Red Gates of Fushimi Inari

The Red Gates of Fushimi Inari Written by Sophie, November 2020 Fushimi Inari-taisha is probably one of the most well-known, and most visited, sites in Kyoto and possibly Japan. That...

The Red Gates of Fushimi Inari

The Red Gates of Fushimi Inari Written by Sophie, November 2020 Fushimi Inari-taisha is probably one of the most well-known, and most visited, sites in Kyoto and possibly Japan. That...

A Trip to Rabbit Island

A Trip to Rabbit Island

A Trip to Rabbit Island Written by Sophie, November 2020 It was a rainy morning in Kyoto when I set off on one of the most fun day trips I...

A Trip to Rabbit Island

A Trip to Rabbit Island Written by Sophie, November 2020 It was a rainy morning in Kyoto when I set off on one of the most fun day trips I...