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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.

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.

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.

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