Journal
Short, practical pieces on travelling slowly in Japan.
· 5 min readWalking the Kumano KodoAn ancient pilgrimage route through the forests of the Kii Peninsula, and what it is really like to walk it.
· 5 min readJapan’s 72 Seasons, ExplainedAn old calendar that divides the year into five-day seasons, and why it still shapes what you eat.
· 5 min readKyoto Without the CrowdsKyoto is busy. It is also very quiet, if you know when and where to look.
· 5 min readYour First Night in a RyokanWhat actually happens between check-in and breakfast, and how to enjoy every hour of it.