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Yanaka Ginza
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Yanaka Ginza: A Slice of Old Tokyo

Tokyo is… a lot. It’s overwhelmingly big, loud, and visually noisy. So, I do my best to find as many relaxing places in Tokyo as possible, Yanaka Ginza being the newest entry to that list. Yanaka Ginza is not only a brilliant…

July 29, 2023July 31, 2023
15 mins read
Radio Kaikan Akihabara
Explore/Tokyo/Visit

The Complete Guide to Radio Kaikan

I start lots of these introductions by telling you how I love geeky things, and this is no different. Akihabara is an otaku’s paradise and if there’s one place that summarizes that perfectly, it’s Radio Kaikan. Radio Kaikan is one of the…

July 25, 2023July 25, 2023
26 mins read
Japanese baseball game highschool
Culture/Questions

Why is Japan So Good at Baseball?

With Japan winning the 2023 World Baseball Classic, not only did I find myself wanting to own every single piece of Shohei Ohtani’s memorabilia, but I also spent a considerable amount of time wondering “Why is Japan so good at baseball?”. Japan…

July 22, 2023August 23, 2023
22 mins read
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The Japan Vacation Budget Calculator

I love researching the best places to go when I go on holiday, especially when it’s in Japan. I love planning, and I love knowing I’ve got the money to do it all. But I can absolutely see that for some people,…

July 20, 2023August 17, 2023
27 mins read
Nikko Shrine grounds
Explore/Kanagawa/Tochigi

Hakone vs Nikko: Which Should You Visit?

I love Tokyo, it’s easily one of my top 3 cities in Japan and definitely somewhere I plan on living longer. However, it does sometimes get a little overwhelming and I often find myself looking for places close by to escape to.…

July 17, 2023August 3, 2023
38 mins read
Universal studios Japan crowd
Explore/Visit

Why is Japan So Crowded? (And 9 Ways to Avoid Everyone!)

Tokyo is the biggest city in the world, and it’s almost perpetually busy. My local commuter train pretty much always has 0 seats available despite the day or time of year, and the same is true for a lot of places up…

July 15, 2023August 23, 2023
35 mins read
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