New Zealand
I’m a New Zealand based writer who likes writing about New Zealand, Japan, culture, history, and solo travel.
My previous experience includes project managing heritage tourism projects.
Following in her grandfather's footsteps, Denise Stephens finds where many have fought and died for centuries.
Denise Stephens visits a shrine dedicated to rugby, in Kyoto
The JR Pass (or Japan Rail Pass) has long been a staple item when planning travel to Japan. First-time visitors to Japan are frequently advised to get a JR Pass to save money. This advice is very misleading - it all depends on your itinerary.
If you're not sure about committing to getting project management certification, you can get a basic project management credential that will help you land a project management job and successfully deliver your first projects. It can also be a useful foundation for a more advanced and specialized certification later on.
Tokyo is famous for its urban landscapes, but its beautiful gardens are an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Japanese gardens are carefully designed to create miniature landscapes which make it easy to forget that you're in a big city.
Denise Stephens flies from Sapporo to Tokyo Haneda on Air Do ADO020.
In early recovery, many of us start thinking about our career prospects. We may be looking for a new job, a promotion, or a career change and find that we need some new skills to get ahead.
Denise Stephens travels from Sapporo to Furano on the Lavender Express train
Tokyo has a reputation for being expensive, but there are many free things to do and see all over the city. Get an insight into traditional Tokyo at a temple or walking through one of Tokyo's older districts. See contemporary Japan through modern architecture and the latest technology.
Denise Stephens stays at the Super Hotel Sapporo-Susukino, Sapporo, Japan