Ever wanted to check into a hotel staffed by androids, stroke a fluffy white robot seal or drink coffee brewed by a giant red robotic arm? You’re in luck in Tokyo: here is where to meet robots in the Japanese capital. You’re probably going to meet a few robots in Continue Reading
New year, new flight discounts
Now is a good time to book spring and autumn flights to Japan. The ANA special sale is on until 31 January: £499 from the UK to Japan, with a free stopover in Tokyo, Osaka, or Nagoya in each direction. The JAL winter sale finished on 20 January but there are Continue Reading
The best desserts in Tokyo
It’s rather a strong field, but our group of industry experts (our three daughters aged 6, 10 and 12) have chosen their top 5 favourite desserts in Tokyo. From conveyor belt cakes to ice cream animals, here are the best sweets we found in the backstreets of Harajuku and Shibuya. Continue Reading
A fantastic first week on the charts
Wow, what a crazy week this has been! My new book, The Rugby Fan’s Travel Guide to Japan debuted at #2 in Rugby on Amazon UK and #1 in Rugby on Amazon US and in the top 15 in the Travel/Asia section. I have been honoured to be featured on the Women With Gifts blog, a nonprofit organisation changing Continue Reading
The Rugby Fan’s Travel Guide to Japan is out now!
Are you travelling to Japan for the rugby this autumn? Find out what to see and do, where to stay and eat, from this comprehensive guide to all 12 Japanese host cities. With up-to-date information about sights, accommodation, travel options and fun things to do in all 12 cities and Continue Reading
