Other than Shinkansen and Japan’s last sleeper train, flying is probably my transport method of choice. Unfortunately, there was a chunk of time when the cost of getting over here become almost impossible and left many of us (including me) asking the…
There are a few animal-based activities on most people’s itineraries when they come to Japan. No doubt leading that list are the deers in Nara Park. But, is Nara worth visiting just to see these deer, or are you better to spend…
This is one of those articles I’ve been waiting to write for a long time. I get to help people decide between two of my favorite places in Japan! Both areas you may consider on your trip to Japan, but out of…
I’ve ridden in more trains, flown on more planes, and walked on more streets in Japan without a plan than I’d care to remember. I love the spontaneity of it all, but is this really the best way to explore the country?…
Traveling around and exploring some of the most well-known attractions in Tokyo is a great idea if you’ve never come here before. However, if you’re looking to truly get to grip with what the city has to offer, you’ll want to dive…
Other than Shinkansen and Japan’s last sleeper train, flying is probably my transport method of choice. Unfortunately, there was a chunk of time when the cost of getting over here become almost impossible and left many of us (including me) asking the…
The problem with having a holiday in Japan, is that you often don’t have as much time as you like in any one area. Of course, when you make the trip from the your home country to Japan, you’ve probably already decided…
Ever since I visited Japan for the first time, I was acutely aware of the country’s unique relationship with trains. High-speed, luxurious, clean, and sometimes designed for no other reason than to just enjoy the ride, there’s no wonder people travel from…
This is a place consistently ranked as one of the best things to do in Osaka, so I decided to visit it twice to figure out the answer to the question ‘Is Osaka Castle worth visiting?’ Spoiler alert: I don’t think it…
If it sells any form of retro, vintage, or modern geekery, I’m all about it. I’ve visited Akihabara extensively as that is usually my go-to location for things like that, and it’s a great excuse to browse more Japanese Pokemon cards and…
A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to go skiing in Niseko. It’s been a bucket list item of mine for many years now and it felt absolutely awesome to finally be able to tick it off! To get to Niseko,…
I have extremely fond memories of growing up swapping trading cards with people in the playground, collecting stickers for my sticker book, and trying to hunt for those elusive cards to complete my collection. While my love for trading cards spread to…
A few days ago we took a trip to Tokyo DisneySea which saw us spending a little time near Funabori train station in Edogawa. Because of the proximity on the map to Tokyo DisneySea, we thought this would be an ideal place…
Skiing is one of my top 3 favorite things to do in the world. Skiing in Japan is on another level entirely, and something I’m convinced the majority of my future ski seasons are going to consist of. However, while I pride…
Just under a month ago, I took the night bus from Tokyo Station all the way to Osaka. Did it get me there in one piece? Yes. Was it an enjoyable experience? Hardly. …
If you’re coming to Japan for the first time, I can almost guarantee you’ve put Kyoto somewhere on your itinerary. First off, great idea! Japan’s ancient capital is full of interesting things to do and beautiful places to see, so you certainly…
Japan is a flipping cool country. Whether you’re here for the food, the scenery, the pop culture, or any number of other things, we all share a love of this place together. You’ll probably agree with me then when I say it’s…
Osaka is an incredible city and one that should be on any first-time visitors’ itinerary. The atmosphere is laid back, the small backstreets are heaven for the intrepid explorer, and the whole place (especially Dontonbori) is a visual feast for the eyes!…
There are a few things you should absolutely plan to do on your first trip to Japan: Cross Shibuya Scramble, Visit the country’s ancient capital of Kyoto, and bathe in an onsen, just to name a few. However, there’s one activity many…
With so many places to visit, many people wonder whether it's worth taking a trip outside the capital to visit. Let me tell you what I think!…
As someone who loves to travel and loves the outdoors, it's no surprise that I've chosen to write about one of Japan's most beautiful parks.…
If you're someone who's been to Japan more than once, or someone who loves an adventure, you're probably looking for something a little different from what the tourist books have to offer.…
One of my favourite things to do in Japan is walk around the beautiful gardens the country has to offer. But what if you live in America?…
Chances are high if you're visiting Japan in the spring time that you've got one thing on your mind. The Cherry Blossom!…
Japan is a bucket list destination for many and takes a load of planning which makes it so important to make the most of each and every day over there.…
let's get one thing cleared up straight out of the gate. If you're thinking about planning a ski trip to Japan, let me save you the trouble of reading this article.…
Going to Japan might seem like a big logistical ordeal. I'm here to tell you that it really doesn't have to be that way. In fact, I think it could be quite enjoyable but maybe I'm just a research nerd!…
Tokyo got the best of you? In need of somewhere to relax in the big city? I've done the research to bring you the 5 best places to chill out or relax in Tokyo. Whether you're a solo traveller or with a…
Decided to finally take the plunge and book your flight to Japan? Let me show you how to prepare for it and survive your long-haul flight!…
Using airbnb Japan is the ideal way for you to give your trip a little more authenticity! Let's take a look at the 19 best places to stay.…
Want a unique and cheap accommodation option for your trip to Japan? Here's a list of 5 of the best capsule hotels in Tokyo!…
Is walking around Tokyo making you tired? How about resting in the capitals first and most luxury ryokan!…
Times have been hard recently, so here are 6 of the most interesting types of zen retreats to help you recharge your batteries.…
If you're as much as a raving Studio Ghibli fan as I am then you'll be pleased to know that despite Covid-19, a Studio Ghibli theme park in Japan is planned to open.…
