Follow me to get first-hand and authentic tips on travelling in Japan
19 Dec 2023 2 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
I think there are many things to consider when visiting a foreign nation for the first time, so I’m going to use the trusty mnemonic 5 Wives and 1 Husband to frame my discussion. Here goes. Who - Are you intending to travel alone or with friends or...
19 Dec 2023 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
This week, my son came home from his kindergarten excitedly, brandishing his shopping bag. I say “his” because his name was lovingly written on the nondescript bag, thus showcasing a tinge of personalisation. He apparently had an eventful day. His se...
18 Dec 2023 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Before arriving: Consider getting the JR Kansai-Hiroshima Pass if you intend to visit the Kansai Region, as well. If you decide to buy a JR pass, use it fully by taking any of the three Meipuru~pu sightseeing loop buses (Orange, Green, and Lemon). T...
15 Dec 2023 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Want to feel alive? Then head over to Mount Aso, home to an active volcano in Kumamoto that houses the world’s largest crater. Be prepared for a hyper-charged sensory experience. The pungent smell of sulphur wafted through the air, to be washed over...
15 Dec 2023 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
When we think of Japan, we think of either Tokyo bursting with frenetic energy or Kyoto wooing travellers with its dignified aura. The truth is that Japan is more than these iconic cities. Each of its 47 prefectures boasts a distinctive identity, wow...
14 Dec 2023 1 minute read 2 comments cryotosensei
Hiroshima is a compact and charming place, where you can navigate around the city by tram. Most people would alight to see the Atomic Bomb Dome and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, eager to discover how it has rebuilt itself after the devastation it...
13 Dec 2023 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Kumamoto’s attractions are geographically dispersed, so I can’t fervently promote it as a tourist destination. But with the Netflix series “One Piece” attaining cult status, One Piece fans will relish the chance to seek out all 10 bronze statues of t...
13 Dec 2023 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
There's nothing quite like breathing in the delicious mountain air and feasting your eyes on panoramic, forested landscapes. Aso Cuddly Dominion is an excellent option to explore if you're traveling with children and hiking isn’t feasible. Immerse...
10 Dec 2023 1 minute read 2 comments cryotosensei
You know that Anpanman and his crew are entrenched in the hearts of Japanese people when it costs both adults and children ¥1800 to enter the Anpanman Children’s Museum in Fukuoka. The museum sure knows how to capitalise on its characters’ popularity...
9 Dec 2023 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Given that Japanese restaurants have permeated every shopping mall in Singapore, I expected lunch at Hoshino Coffee to be a mundane affair. Nothing could be further from the truth. Hoshino Coffee exceeded my expectations by providing us a private roo...
