Autumn 2026 update – Guidebooks, Podcast, Hokkaido and more

It has been quite a while since I’ve posted anything here, so here is a quick round up of what’s been going on work and life-wise in the last few days and months! Much of my writing work in the last year or so has involved working on a whole host of guidebooks for Lonely … More Autumn 2026 update – Guidebooks, Podcast, Hokkaido and more

Autumn leaf-viewing spots in Japan

As the hot and humid Japanese summer becomes something of a distant memory (or half-remembered sweaty nightmare), the cool, crisp air and shorter days signal the start of “koyo” season, the changing color of the leaves in autumn. While spring cherry blossom season (“hanami”) is a short, vibrant celebration of spring beauty and anticipation of … More Autumn leaf-viewing spots in Japan

Must-See Japan – Paperback Version!

Must-See Japan is now available in paperback! Concise and practical guidebook for discovering the best places to visit, valuable insider tips and useful advice for planning your trip to Japan. Updated and improved for 2017! Super low price for a limited time! Available now (also for kindle, smartphones and tablets) at: Amazon (UK) – http://amzn.eu/3l5U1So … More Must-See Japan – Paperback Version!