If you’ve done Tokyo and Kyoto and wondered where the rest of Japan hides its big views and quieter sides you see on Instagram, Tohoku is where I…
The first time I sat inside Tokyo’s sumo arena Ryogoku Kokugikan, the room went quiet in a way I didn’t expect. Salt hit the clay, a canopy like…
Most travelers heading to Takayama have seen that photo: wooden streets, sloping rooftops, lanterns glowing at dusk. But nobody told me, before I moved to Japan and started…
Kanazawa is one of those cities that sneaks up on you. Before I moved to Japan and started working in the travel industry here, I pictured it as…
First time I visited an observation deck in Tokyo, I just wanted that typical skyline photo. But after a while living here and working in the travel industry,…
If you’re planning a summer trip to Japan and you’re considering Hokkaido, there are a few key things you should know up front. Compared to the main tourist…
Japan is one of the most rewarding countries to visit, but it’s also easy to make basic mistakes, especially if it’s your first time. Based on countless travel…
I created a free calculator to help you plan your budget and estimate your costs for a trip to Japan. The tool gives you a realistic estimate of…
If you’re looking for a sake tasting experience that doesn’t feel touristy or scripted, Hasegawa Eiga might be exactly what you’re looking for. It’s a quiet, private space…