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,…
Most travelers heading to Takayama have seen that photo: wooden streets, sloping rooftops, lanterns glowing at dusk. But nobody told me, before I moved…
Kanazawa is one of those cities that sneaks up on you. Before I moved to Japan and started working in the travel industry here,…
First time I visited an observation deck in Tokyo, I just wanted that typical skyline photo. But after a while living here and working…
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…
Just an hour away from Tokyo by train, Oiso is ideal for people who want to escape crowded tourist spots and experience the charm…
Japan being an island, the country has close ties to the oceans and seas. And this connection is lived on through its fascinating aquariums…
Osaka is famous as a bustling metropolis with delicious food and plenty of opportunities for shopping. But what few realize, is that it’s also…
Japan has a word for ruins: haikyo. And some of the creepiest haikyo of the country are its abandoned amusement parks. Places where people…