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Top 5 combini refreshers to survive the Japanese summer
Combini / Summer

Top 5 combini refreshers to survive the Japanese summer

Posted on: July 3, 2023July 29, 2025

Summer in Japan is like a never-ending battle against exhaustion and sweat, but these 5 combini refreshers are sure to get you through!

Trying Cinnabon in Japan – what differences can you expect?
Food / Kitakyushu

Trying Cinnabon in Japan – what differences can you expect?

Posted on: June 24, 2023July 29, 2025

At this point, I could make a whole series about Japan’s twist on Western favorites, this time featuring the iconic Cinnabon!

Saizeriya – exploring Japan’s yoshoku (western) restaurants
Food / Restaurants

Saizeriya – exploring Japan’s yoshoku (western) restaurants

Posted on: June 22, 2023July 29, 2025

One of the restaurants you’ll see everywhere in Japan is Saizeriya, the best place to experience Japan’s take on western food!

Japan’s most beautiful graveyard? A trip to Adachi Cemetery
Kitakyushu / Travel

Japan’s most beautiful graveyard? A trip to Adachi Cemetery

Posted on: June 18, 2023July 29, 2025

I never thought I’d recommend visiting a graveyard, but Adachi Cemetery is one of the most beautiful sites I’ve ever seen.

Japan’s hostels are ideal for solo travelers and freelancers
Accommodation / Travel / Working Holiday Visa

Japan’s hostels are ideal for solo travelers and freelancers

Posted on: June 15, 2023July 29, 2025

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?

5 activities to pass the time on long bullet train rides in Japan
Bento Box / Japan Rail / JR Pass / Shinkansen / Travel

5 activities to pass the time on long bullet train rides in Japan

Posted on: June 14, 2023July 29, 2025

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!

5 McDonald’s dessert items you’ll find only in Japan
Food / McDonald's / Travel

5 McDonald’s dessert items you’ll find only in Japan

Posted on: June 11, 2023July 29, 2025

Japan always has something unique to offer at western-owned establishments. Here are 5 McDonald’s desserts that prove this statement true!

Cafe hopping in Japan – a day at Tennoji MIO
Osaka / Starbucks / Travel

Cafe hopping in Japan – a day at Tennoji MIO

Posted on: June 10, 2023July 29, 2025

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!

Combini combinations – my recommended dinner set
7-Eleven / Bento Box / Combini / Family Mart / Food / Lawson

Combini combinations – my recommended dinner set

Posted on: June 9, 2023July 29, 2025

Known for their cheap and delicious food conveniently accessible from anywhere in Japan, it’s easy to put together a tasty combini dinner!

How much cash should you bring for a trip to Japan?
Accommodation / Food / Shopping / Travel

How much cash should you bring for a trip to Japan?

Posted on: June 3, 2023July 29, 2025

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?

Japan’s smart toilets offer an intuitive bidet and flush system
Technology

Japan’s smart toilets offer an intuitive bidet and flush system

Posted on: June 3, 2023July 29, 2025

Developed in 1980 by TOTO bathroom manufacturing, Japan’s smart toilets have revolutionized the washing and flushing routine of a nation.

5 must-try snacks from Lawson Japan
Combini / Lawson

5 must-try snacks from Lawson Japan

Posted on: May 29, 2023July 29, 2025

Lawson is considered one of the “big 3” convenience stores alongside Family Mart and 7-Eleven. Here are my 5 must-try snacks from Lawson!

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