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What’s it like staying at a traditional Japanese ryokan?
Accommodation / Culture / Onsen / Ryokan / Travel

What’s it like staying at a traditional Japanese ryokan?

Posted on: April 17, 2026April 20, 2026

The ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn that features tatami mats, futon beds, and many other features of a traditional cultural experience.

How many days should I plan for a trip to Japan?
Accommodation / Airport / Thoughts / Travel

How many days should I plan for a trip to Japan?

Posted on: April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

This is a quick and easy guide to decide how many days you should plan for your Japan trip based on your unique individual circumstances.

Are tattoos a problem in Japan?
Accommodation / Culture / Onsen / Society

Are tattoos a problem in Japan?

Posted on: April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

There’s a lot of confusion regarding the rules about tattoos in Japan, particularly when it comes to social stigmas versus actual laws.

Is Japan expensive?
Accommodation / Finance / Thoughts / Travel

Is Japan expensive?

Posted on: January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

“Is Japan expensive?” is a popular FAQ circulating the net, but what it really comes down to is your budget, travel goals, and visa situation.

What kind of accommodation is available in Japan?
Accommodation / Travel

What kind of accommodation is available in Japan?

Posted on: December 14, 2025December 14, 2025

With an abundance of accommodation options to suit all budgets and aesthetic preferences, there’s never been a better time to visit Japan!

Samurai Stay hostel offers affordable private rooms in Ota, Tokyo
Accommodation / Tokyo

Samurai Stay hostel offers affordable private rooms in Ota, Tokyo

Posted on: June 9, 2025August 1, 2025

During my trip to Tokyo for the annual EVO Japan tournament, I booked “Samurai Stay,” a cozy little hostel in Ota city. Ota city is certainly not a […]

Hotel Hakata Place provides a lovely stay by the Sea of Japan
Accommodation / Fukuoka / Travel

Hotel Hakata Place provides a lovely stay by the Sea of Japan

Posted on: May 2, 2025August 1, 2025

A short walk from Hakata Shinkansen Station, Hotel Hakata Place on Fukuoka’s coast provides a pleasant stay before your boat to Busan!

Spending the night at DiCE Internet & Manga Cafe in Sendai
Accommodation / Internet cafes / Manga / Sendai

Spending the night at DiCE Internet & Manga Cafe in Sendai

Posted on: March 9, 2025August 1, 2025

Due to travel complications on my way back from Sapporo, I was forced to spend a night in Sendai, and that’s when I discovered DiCE.

Centurion Sauna Rest & Stay keeps you cozy in snowy Sapporo
Accommodation / Hokkaido / Sapporo / Winter

Centurion Sauna Rest & Stay keeps you cozy in snowy Sapporo

Posted on: March 5, 2025August 1, 2025

I recently stayed at the Centurion Sauna Rest & Stay during my visit to the Sapporo Snow Festival where I felt cozy warm away from the snow.

Nishinari – the untold story of Osaka’s most ghetto town
Accommodation / Osaka / Shinsekai / Travel

Nishinari – the untold story of Osaka’s most ghetto town

Posted on: February 4, 2025August 1, 2025

Nishinari is a low socioeconomic neighborhood with a humble community. Originally a “dangerous town,” its reputation has since been reformed.

Exploring the beauty of the Grand Prince Hotel in Takanawa, Tokyo
Accommodation / Tokyo / Travel

Exploring the beauty of the Grand Prince Hotel in Takanawa, Tokyo

Posted on: February 2, 2025August 1, 2025

The Grand Prince Hotel is an upper-class accommodation franchise renown in Tokyo. In this article, I review my time at the Takanawa branch.

SOWAKA offers a tranquil escape in the heart of Kyoto
Accommodation / Culture / Gion / Kyoto / Travel

SOWAKA offers a tranquil escape in the heart of Kyoto

Posted on: October 9, 2024August 1, 2025

SOWAKA is more than just a hotel, it’s an experience that takes the soul on a journey to peace, tranquility, and an understanding of the self.

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