Akihabara is a haven for lovers of Japanese anime, comics, and games, but what if I told you you can still have a great time as a “normy?”
Akihabara / Anime / Manga / Pet Cafes
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Accommodation / Travel / Working Holiday Visa
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Japan’s hostels are ideal for solo travelers and freelancers
Hostels are a great way to save money, meet new people, and work on the go! So what makes Japan’s hostels so good for the solo traveler?
Bento Box / Japan Rail / JR Pass / Shinkansen / Travel
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5 activities to pass the time on long bullet train rides in Japan
Riding the bullet train can be a fun and exciting experience, but maybe not so much when your trip is several hours long. I’m here to help!
Accommodation / Food / Ginzan / Ryokan
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Matsumoto Ryokan – the best onsen stay in Ginzan?
Surrounded by the steaming hot springs of Japan’s Yamagata prefecture, Matsumoto Ryokan offers a luxurious onsen stay at Ginzan.
Food / McDonald's / Travel
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5 McDonald’s dessert items you’ll find only in Japan
Japan always has something unique to offer at western-owned establishments. Here are 5 McDonald’s desserts that prove this statement true!
Osaka / Starbucks / Travel
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Cafe hopping in Japan – a day at Tennoji MIO
Cafe hopping is one of the most important skills as a freelancer working on the move. Last week, I spent a day exploring cafes in Osaka!
7-Eleven / Bento Box / Combini / Family Mart / Food / Lawson
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Combini combinations – my recommended dinner set
Known for their cheap and delicious food conveniently accessible from anywhere in Japan, it’s easy to put together a tasty combini dinner!
Food / Hiroshima
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Okonomimura – The “Okonomiyaki Village” of Hiroshima, Japan
Known as the “Okonomiyaki Village” of Japan, Okonomimura boasts countless restaurants serving up savory pancakes in the heart of Hiroshima!
Accommodation / Osaka
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Hotel Beaver – Osaka’s cheapest accommodation choice?
In the heart of Osaka’s Nishinari ward, Hotel Beaver offers ridiculously low prices with unexpectedly amazing facilities!
Accommodation / Food / Shopping / Travel
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How much cash should you bring for a trip to Japan?
In a world that’s going cashless, Japan continues to be a cash-based society. With that in mind, just how much cash should you bring to Japan?
Technology
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Japan’s smart toilets offer an intuitive bidet and flush system
Developed in 1980 by TOTO bathroom manufacturing, Japan’s smart toilets have revolutionized the washing and flushing routine of a nation.
Bento Box / Food / Shopping
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What’s it like inside a Japanese supermarket? A review of Izumiya
Fresh fish, ready-to-eat meals, and unbeatable prices are what Japanese supermarkets are all about. Let’s take a look at Izumiya supermarket!