Jun 14, 2022How to save money traveling in JapanGet the most bang-for-buck out of your Japan trip Japan can be a very expensive country to travel to. Especially when you compare it to other countries in Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia etc.). However, it doesn’t have to be. …Japan5 min readJapan5 min read
May 31, 2022A beginner’s one-week Travel itinerary in JapanFirst time in Japan? Make sure to check these places out This blog is part of a series of travel tips for first-timers in Japan. Today, we will be looking at how to use your time in Japan if you are there for one week. …Japan4 min readJapan4 min read
May 26, 2022First time in Tokyo: Where should you stay?A look at the best areas to stay during your trip to Japan’s capital With the re-opening of Japan around the horizon (hopefully), I decided to write a series of blog posts to help first-timers in the country find their bearings. …Japan4 min readJapan4 min read
May 20, 2022The best day hikes from TokyoDiscover hidden nature near Japan’s capital My love for hiking started in Japan during the pandemic year. With many other forms of entertainment closed, I was looking for a way to spend time while being able to maintain social distancing; hiking. Thankfully, hiking is already a very popular pastime in…Japan7 min readJapan7 min read
May 13, 2022The best Places to see Autumn Colors in TokyoWhere to marvel at stunning autumn foliage in Japan’s capital After last week’s blog post on the best spots to see Sakura Cherry blossoms in Tokyo, today we are going to be taking a look at the 2nd most popular season to visit Japan: autumn color season. From around mid-to-late…Japan4 min readJapan4 min read
May 7, 2022The best places to see Sakura in TokyoMust-see places to view Japan’s most famous flowers Each spring at the end of March Japan turns pink; the country’s famous Sakura flowers start blossoming at this time in many areas around the country including Tokyo. …Photography4 min readPhotography4 min read
May 2, 2022Seven Japanese Indie Artists you should check outThe best Japan has to offer beyond mainstream J-Pop Indie music has always been my favorite genre, so naturally, I tried to find some new, local artists when I came to Japan. Here are some of my favorite, current Japanese indie musicians! 1. Kaneko Ayano My favorite Japanese Artists. Her music combines mellow…Japan2 min readJapan2 min read
Apr 29, 2022The best cheap eateries in JapanBang for buck restaurants you should visit in Japan Many people imagine Japan to be expensive when eating out. With the most Michelin restaurants of any city in Tokyo, for example, it’s quite easy to see how people might come up with that misconception. However, I found that visiting restaurants…Japan4 min readJapan4 min read
Apr 23, 20227 Japanese Photographers are owning it on InstagramSome of the best Artists you should check out for Japan inspiration While Instagram has recently re-labeled itself as a video-first platform, there are still tons of great photographers over there that post stunning work regularly. …Japan2 min readJapan2 min read
Apr 19, 2022Why Japanese Cuisine is the ultimate Frugal FoodSaving money, one delicious meal at a time It took me seven visits to Japan and one year of living there to finally understand and appreciate Japanese cuisine for what it is. Prior to that, I always thought that food portions in Japan are tiny and not worth the money…Japanese4 min readJapanese4 min read
