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Can I drink tap water in Japan?
Drinks / Rivers & Lakes / Thoughts

Can I drink tap water in Japan?

Posted on: July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

To save you reading an entire article answering a yes or no question, the answer you’re after is YES, tap water is safe to drink in Japan.

What Japanese foods should I try?
Food / Restaurants / Travel

What Japanese foods should I try?

Posted on: July 21, 2026July 21, 2026

When you visit Japan, you may be wondering what Japanese foods are a “must-try,” so here’s my recommendations that go beyond sushi and ramen!

My 5 Favorite Riverside Parks in Japan!
Park / Rivers & Lakes

My 5 Favorite Riverside Parks in Japan!

Posted on: July 20, 2026July 21, 2026

Riverside parks are one my favorite aspects of Japan’s natural scenery, so I thought I’d make a list of my favorite ones to visit!

Exploring Harajuku’s Takeshita Street – Tokyo’s Teen Fashion Hub!
Fashion / Food / Harajuku / Shopping / Tokyo

Exploring Harajuku’s Takeshita Street – Tokyo’s Teen Fashion Hub!

Posted on: July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

Don’t worry, Harajuku’s “teen fashion” just means you’re more likely to get vibrant outfits here that are cool, trendy, and for all ages!

A Guide to the Kyoto Summer – Surviving Japan’s Deadly Humidity!
Drinks / Kyoto / Rivers & Lakes / Summer

A Guide to the Kyoto Summer – Surviving Japan’s Deadly Humidity!

Posted on: July 13, 2026July 13, 2026

Summer in Japan can be deadly, especially in more southern regions like Kyoto. Here’s how you can survive and thrive through the heatwave!

5 Reasons to Visit Kamakura – the Best Beachside City in Japan!
Beach / Food / Kamakura / Kanagawa / Travel

5 Reasons to Visit Kamakura – the Best Beachside City in Japan!

Posted on: July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

Known for its stunning beaches, the Big Buddha, and delicious ramen, there are so many reasons to visit Kamakura, Japan’s beachside paradise!

5 Unique Observations from a Foreigner Living in Japan
Culture / Foreigner / Society / Thoughts

5 Unique Observations from a Foreigner Living in Japan

Posted on: July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

Living in Japan for over 3 years has led me to some very peculiar observations about Japanese culture and society.

These 5 Countryside Towns in Japan are an awesome city escape!
Ginzan / Nagano / Nara / Niigata / Travel

These 5 Countryside Towns in Japan are an awesome city escape!

Posted on: July 6, 2026July 6, 2026

I’ve always had a preference for nature over cities, that’s why I’ve made this list of my favorite countryside towns in Japan!

Visiting Tokyo’s Gacha Gacha no Mori – The Forest of Capsule Toys
Anime / Tokyo / Vending machine

Visiting Tokyo’s Gacha Gacha no Mori – The Forest of Capsule Toys

Posted on: June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Gacha Gacha no Mori literally translates to “Forest of Capsule Toys,” and honestly, calling it that is not even a stretch!

Odori Park is the Pride and Joy of Sapporo City
Hokkaido / Park / Sapporo

Odori Park is the Pride and Joy of Sapporo City

Posted on: June 27, 2026June 27, 2026

Home to the annual Sapporo Snow Festival, the famous Sapporo TV Tower, and the Winter Olympics of 1972, Odori Park is the soul of Sapporo!

Top 5 Scenic Parks in Sapporo, Hokkaido’s Capital City
Hokkaido / Park / Sapporo

Top 5 Scenic Parks in Sapporo, Hokkaido’s Capital City

Posted on: June 25, 2026June 26, 2026

Sapporo is Japan’s most famous city in the northern island of Hokkaido. A huge attraction is their scenic parks and beautiful flower gardens.

What are the best things to see and do in Sapporo?
Hokkaido / Sapporo / Summer

What are the best things to see and do in Sapporo?

Posted on: June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

Sapporo is a winter wonderland, but that doesn’t mean it can’t also be a summer sensation! Here are 5 fun things to do in Hokkaido’s capital!

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