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Vegetarians in a Buddhist temple and other frustrating things
Jack wandered through the kitchen. “Hey Jack,” I pointed at the extra serves of shunkan we had. “Do you actually like any of this?” He came over and peered at the beautifully arranged plate. “I’m not a...
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Saying goodbye
“So was there anything left you wished you’d done?” Yuko asked me over our last dinner together. There might be, but as the train wends down the mountain, back towards Osaka, as I watch the cedar...
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13 temples to try in Koyasan (and 2 to miss)
Following on from my previous post: How to visit temples in Koyasan without staying at one here is a run down of 13 different temples I did visit. There are over 100 temples in Koya, and 52 that allow...
View ArticleOsaka Neighbourhoods: Horie
Every neighbourhood in Osaka has its own flavour, its own special identity. Join Johnna and Brendan as they explore the trendy and coffee-filled neighbourhood of Horie. Filmed and edited by Felicity...
View ArticleEasy day trips from Osaka or Kyoto: Ikoma
I have a soft spot for Ikoma – it was my home for the past 3 years. All my haunts were conveniently by the station – the local baths, the judo massage clinic, the shops, the amazing vegetarian...
View ArticleHow to ride a Japanese train
Coming to Japan, but nervous about riding the trains? How to buy a ticket? Will there be English? How do I find my stop? What if I don’t know the price? All these questions answered, and more in the...
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Hunting for hydrangeas in Koyasan
Autumn, winter, spring. When I lived in Koyasan I was lucky to enjoy the soft change and the peak beauty of each of these seasons. All are gorgeous~! – I love seeing the stone monuments and temples...
View ArticleHome in a Hot Spring town
Recently, I joined a JNTO workshop for upcoming influencers. It’s been interesting to see the many different styles of videos that the other creators make. We had to choose a place to make a video on...
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The cherry blossom train
The only way to see Kyoto, particularly in the peak season, is before 10am. Anything later, and you’ve not only missed the most beautiful light, but also the opportunity to shoot without a crowd of...
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