There are only a few reasons why you would make a stop by Nagoya when visiting Japan. You either scored a booking at Ghibli Park, you are staying there to hike the Nakasendo Trail or, like us, are there for business. Nagoya reminds me of Ginza in Tokyo. It’s big, clean and has a lot of designer fashion stores. Nonetheless, if you just dig a little deeper, you start to find your footing, and by footing that means wine, coffee, food and a knickknack or two.
What draws us into secondhand bookshops is the sense of discovery. You go in not looking for anything in particular but stumble across titles that you wouldn't find anywhere else. We love that each store has its own unique collection of curated titles. By flipping through the tomes, you gain an insight into the interests of the owner and their unique passions. We wanted to share a guide to a few of our favourite secondhand bookshops in Kyoto.
We took a little detour from the busy streets of Tokyo to take a little break in Kanazawa. We spent a few days exploring gardens, museums and galleries and ate and drank some of the best food ever! Here are some of favourite spots from our trip to Kanazawa.
Nishihara is a cool little neighbourhood that I always find myself in by accident. I always stumble across so many gems here and would highly recommend a visit. Whether you like homewares and vintage clothing, or natural wine and an izakaya, this might be the place for you.
Whenever I go away I always ask Tara her advice, and check these Provider guides so really happy to contribute my favourite places in Melbourne. I do think its important to mentioned, I’m a real creature of habit, and only really spend time in the Inner North and the West.
Kyoto is one of our favourite places to visit, so yes, there is always something new to explore. Read our latest recs including where to eat, where to stay and what to do while you are in town.
Mashiko is roughly a two and a half hour train ride from Tokyo, it is a great spot to check out vintage and antique shops as well as being host to many pottery and ceramics shops and workshops. It is definitely worth the trip for a day or more!
Izumo is famous for soba noodles, sake, folk art and Taisha, the amazing shrine. We had such an amazing time while there that we had to share our favourite places to encourage you to visit too.
Osaka is a city we normally zoom in and out of. It’s one we don’t get much time in, but we still have lots of fun whenever we are there. If you have a spare day or two, this is what we recommend.
Kyoto is one of our favourite places in the world! From shrines and historical wonders, to natural wine and paddock to plate food, to some of the world’s best shops, here are the places we visited recently.
Until this trip, we hadn’t spent a lot of time in Setagaya, but this trendy and quiet little neighbourhood was such a delight that we started planning our future there. Read our Neighbourhood guide to this little spot in Tokyo ward.
Our short guide of things to do in Tokyo, Japan. From natural wine bars, our favourite coffee spots and where to shop, this guide will take you all over the streets of Tokyo to find the best spots.
Our short guide of things to do in Hobart, Tasmania, whether you're staying at Provider House or just in the neighbourhood.
In June, we got to visit a tiny seaside town called Echizen and learn about their master potters.
Our short guide of things to do in our favourite Japanese city.
Nara is a quiet city full of fresh air, deers and a rich history. Read our recommendations around the town.