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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.

Hostel Wasabi Asakusa offers affordable stays near Sensoji Temple
Accommodation / Asakusa / Foreigner / Travel

Hostel Wasabi Asakusa offers affordable stays near Sensoji Temple

Posted on: August 28, 2024July 30, 2025

Clean, comfortable, and cheap are the 3 C’s of an amazing hostel experience! Hostel Wasabi Asakusa delivers all 3 C’s in an ideal location.

APA Hotel is the ideal choice for a memorable stay in Gion, Kyoto
Accommodation / Foreigner / Gion / Kyoto

APA Hotel is the ideal choice for a memorable stay in Gion, Kyoto

Posted on: June 10, 2024July 30, 2025

Wherever you are in Japan, there is an APA Hotel around the corner! Here’s what it’s like staying at APA Hotel in Kyoto’s geisha district.

5 must-do activities in Hiroshima
Accommodation / Food / Hiroshima / Travel

5 must-do activities in Hiroshima

Posted on: May 31, 2024May 31, 2024

Since the horrific atomic bomb hit them in 1945, Hiroshima has since rebuilt itself into a thriving city that attracts visitors worldwide!

JAM Hostel Kyoto offers a super affordable stay by the Kamo River
Accommodation / Gion / Kyoto

JAM Hostel Kyoto offers a super affordable stay by the Kamo River

Posted on: May 30, 2024May 30, 2024

Clean, affordable, and in prime position by the Kamo River, JAM Hostel Kyoto gave me one of the most memorable stays in Japan.

How much baggage space is ideal for a trip to Japan?
Accommodation / Shopping / Travel

How much baggage space is ideal for a trip to Japan?

Posted on: November 10, 2023July 30, 2025

A common question people ask is how much baggage space is ideal for a trip to Japan. Having traveled here on many occasions, this is my take.

Buying an old house in Japan – 5 things to consider before you do it
Accommodation / Kyoto / Real Estate

Buying an old house in Japan – 5 things to consider before you do it

Posted on: October 14, 2023July 30, 2025

Buying an old house in Japan can be a great way to secure a property at a much lower price, so long as you keep these considerations in mind.

Shinagawa Guesthouse – best accommodation near Odaiba
Accommodation / Odaiba / Shinagawa

Shinagawa Guesthouse – best accommodation near Odaiba

Posted on: September 10, 2023July 29, 2025

Not only is Shinagawa Guesthouse a fantastic budget hostel for travelers, but also the best way to see Odaiba’s high-tech entertainment hub!

Cote House offers a quiet but ideal location near Dotonbori River
Accommodation / Osaka / Travel

Cote House offers a quiet but ideal location near Dotonbori River

Posted on: August 25, 2023July 29, 2025

Cote House is an apartment building along the Dotonbori River owned by the humble and kind Ken and his cheeky but friendly cat Miao.

Narita Tobu Hotel Airport is a luxurious getaway for Tokyo travelers
Accommodation / Airport / Food / Halal / Tokyo / Travel

Narita Tobu Hotel Airport is a luxurious getaway for Tokyo travelers

Posted on: August 11, 2023July 29, 2025

For travelers on the go, Narita Tobu Hotel Airport offers guests remarkable services and facilities with an authentic Japanese touch.

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