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,…
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…
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!…
For a lot of people, traveling around Japan without a care in the world is a lifelong dream. However, many people often wonder whether you need to know Japanese before you go, to make the most of your trip.…
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?…
It’s an unfortunate truth that so many of us who want to travel to Japan every year, won’t be able to.…
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!…
Believe it or not, 'Surfing' in Japan dates all the way back to the Edo period (1603-1868)…
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!…
