Higashi Honganji (東本願寺) is the head temple of the Otani Faction of the Jodo-Shin (True Pure Land) Sect of Buddhism.

Tofukuji (東福寺) is a large Zen temple located in Kyoto's Hygashiyama ward.

Fushimi Inari Taisha is Kyoto's most popular Shinto Shrine. With thousands of Torii gates and beautiful mountain trails, it attracts million

Kyoto is a truly magical city which never fails to captivate. No matter how long you're there, there's always an amazing place ready to be

Albufeira, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Algarve, is a charming coastal city with much to offer.

Two museums, the Arts and Crafts Centre and a free tour of the Old Town

The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, known as Miraikan, is a fascinating museum, worthy of any 'Tokyo must-see' list.

Nezu Shrine is one of Tokyo's oldest Shinto Shrines, famous for its Azalea Festival (Tsutsuji Matsuri) which takes place usually in April

The Stationery Museum displays a variety of objects such as calligraphy brushes, inkstones, inkbottles and typewriters.

The Sumo Museum is quite small, with only one exhibition room, which is why the items on display - pictures, kesho-mawashi and woodblock

The Tobacco and Salt Museum offers copious amounts of information about the history of tobacco and salt, focusing on how things evolved in

Shinjuku Gyoen is one of Tokyo's biggest and most popular parks. It was opened to the public as a National Garden in 1947

The Unicorn Gundam is a life-sized statue of the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam, located in Odaiba, outside DiverCity Tokyo Plaza.

Sumida Hokusai is a museum dedicated to the work of Katsushika Hokusai (1760 - 1849), the famous ukiyo-e artist

Fukagawa Edo Museum showcases a life-sized replica of a Tokyo neighbourhood from the end of the Edo (or Tokugawa) Period (1603 -1867).

If you're interested in Japan's history, temples and samurai stories, I would highly recommend adding Sengakuji Temple to your list

Delving deeper into Japan's rich history and exploring the evolution of art over time

The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace are highly worth a visit when in Tokyo

Lagos is a stunning coastal city situated in the south of Portugal, in the Algarve Region.

Hama-rikyu Gardens (浜離宮) - a beautiful and tranquil place, dating back to the Edo period.