Having nearly completed a PhD in history before realising she was too easily distracted for the academic life, Kylie opted for the wide waters of freelance media instead. The resultant state of near-constant penury makes doing things the cheapo way not just the best way but the only way. She is a lover of books, fresh notebooks, cats, noodles and excruciating puns. Also podcasts: https://thedreadedlurgypodcast.podbean.com/
Love sushi? Like making it? Ever tried? Here's your chance. Get a hands-on sushi lesson from a sushi master, and take home a certificate proving you know your maki from your nigiri. This hands-on workshop shows you how to make eight different …
Get ready to rumble with a traditional taiko drumming lesson. It wowed World Cup spectators, it's the soundtrack to every festival, and if you can hear taiko drumming without feeling your adrenaline surge, you're probably a potplant. Taiko-Lab …
Feel like you were a warrior in a past life? Tap into that spirit with this samurai lesson, held at impressive Osaka Castle! Wield a sword, wear a kimono, learn the samurai walk, all under the tutelage of a professional.
Luxury abounds at the Arima Grand Hotel in Kobe, home to a magnificent onsen complex and some very fine dining.
A trip to Matsushima means a trip to one of the Three Great Views of Japan, plus temples, bridges, caves and islands around every turn.
There is a garden in Hiroshima that is bigger on the inside than the outside. Leave the city’s main train station and head north over Enko Bridge to Kaminoboricho neighborhood. After that follow the signposts: as with all of the city’s major …
Dig in to Hiroshima’s favorite fare: the okonomiyaki. And with 2000 restaurants dedicated to the dish, you’ll be spoiled for choice!
A detailed explanation of Japanese currency, with fun facts and handy tips.
