When you think of Japan, you might picture Mt Fuji, temples and shrines, sushi, and countless other cultural and gastronomical…
Maria PeñascalMay 30, 2022
One of the reasons I enjoy escaping from the confines of the big city is to remind myself of the…
Todd FongMarch 20, 2021
Collecting anime figures, also known as statues or figurines, can come across as a daunting hobby. For quite some time,…
Joseph WentzSeptember 22, 2020
Tokyo is a city of high-rise buildings on an immense scale. The height of some buildings needs to be seen…
fabienneSeptember 18, 2020
As the most expensive part of a vacation, accommodations tend to take up most of your budget when you plan…
Virginia GonzálezAugust 31, 2020
Located just one stop from Shibuya station and two from Shinjuku station, lies the Koenji Underground District of Shimokitazawa (下北沢). It’s a…
Marion PontAugust 31, 2020
The Japan Rail (JR) Pass is one of the most coveted tools in the Japan traveler's toolbox, but it is…
Todd FongAugust 31, 2020
If you've heard about Okunoshima, more widely known by its popular name of Rabbit Island (official website), you can thank…
Todd FongAugust 15, 2020
If you’re a fan of Japanese video games, manga, cosplay or comics, you will be naturally drawn to the Akihabara…
RoméoJuly 18, 2020
With Japan's famously efficient public transportation systems and its down-to-the-minute punctuality, it's no wonder why it's the number one way…
Mika SendaJuly 10, 2020
With 71% of the Japanese archipelago covered by mountains, Japan is the ideal country to go camping (from May to…
Mathilde HeidaryJuly 3, 2020
Kashiwa is a city resting in Chiba Prefecture only 30 minutes from Tokyo along the Joban train line (one of…
Richard MilnerFebruary 22, 2020
We've already discussed in a previous article how easy and inexpensive it is to reach Matsue by bus from Hiroshima;…
Todd FongJanuary 23, 2020
From 100 yen snacks at street stalls to the highest concentration of Michelin stars in the world, Japan truly is…
Derek YamashitaJanuary 15, 2020
Takehara is a perfectly preserved Edo era merchant town with a long history of sake brewing and the birthplace of…
Todd FongJanuary 15, 2020
How to save money and make travel to destinations around Hiroshima easy and convenient using the Hiroshima Bus Terminal.
Todd FongJanuary 14, 2020
I woke early in my 18th-floor room at Hiroshima's RIHGA Royal Hotel and peered sleepily through the curtains. I was greeted with…
Todd FongJanuary 14, 2020
Discover Yuzawa's traditional Japanese kites and create your own "Managu" kite
Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozNovember 30, 2019
sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters Japanese fruits are famous for being as beautiful as they are delicious, and the…
Clémentine CintréNovember 28, 2019
Travel-based volunteering offers us a chance to experience the world in a unique and affordable way. Not only do we…
Luca DenserSeptember 7, 2019
In one of our previous articles, we had an overview of the astonishing sights of Usa Jingu, Japan's first religious…
Luca DenserSeptember 5, 2019
Sponsored by Ojika Town It is especially the case in Japanese cities that insight into its culture and history is…
Luca DenserAugust 4, 2019
Sponsored by Nakaumi Shinjiko Daisen DMO The San'in Chuo Region which includes Tottori and Shimane prefectures, is easily accessible from…
Clémentine CintréJanuary 9, 2019
Art and nature have always gone hand-in-hand, nature being the inspiration for many artists and their work. When you bring…
Clémentine CintréJanuary 4, 2019
Sponsored by Tourism Oita Japan is famed for its wagyu, luxurious Japanese beef characterized by superior taste and impressive marbling.…
Andrew DeckOctober 8, 2018
Sponsored by Takahama Town I was fortunate enough to stay at Warakuso, a traditional Japanese-style inn, during my visit to…
Emiliano DeSantiagoSeptember 9, 2018
Sponsored by Akasaka Bar Yokocho. Akasaka Bar Yokocho is closed permanently. When the conviviality of Spanish tapas meets the promiscuity…
Marion PontAugust 29, 2018
