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Is Japan a good honeymoon destination?
Accommodation / Thoughts / Travel

Is Japan a good honeymoon destination?

Posted on: May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

Working as a receptionist in a luxury hotel in Kyoto opened my eyes to how popular Japan is as a honeymoon destination for newlyweds.

Is it necessary for overseas visitors to show their passport upon checking in at accommodations?
Accommodation / Foreigner / Passport / Residence Card (Zairyuu) / Travel

Is it necessary for overseas visitors to show their passport upon checking in at accommodations?

Posted on: May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

The short answer to this question is yes, you typically need to show your passport when checking into accommodations, but there are exceptions to this rule!

Exploring the Wonderful World of Ryokan Breakfasts in Japan
Accommodation / Food / Ryokan

Exploring the Wonderful World of Ryokan Breakfasts in Japan

Posted on: May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

The Japanese ryokan experience is a must-try for those wishing to immerse themselves in Japanese culture, tradition, and food!

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.

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.

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