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5 Reasons You Should Solo Travel Around Tokyo
Thoughts / Tokyo / Travel

5 Reasons You Should Solo Travel Around Tokyo

Posted on: August 3, 2026August 3, 2026

Solo travel is one of the most life-changing experiences you can add to your core competencies, and Tokyo is the best place to do it!

Can I drink tap water in Japan?
Drinks / Rivers & Lakes / Thoughts

Can I drink tap water in Japan?

Posted on: July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

To save you reading an entire article answering a yes or no question, the answer you’re after is YES, tap water is safe to drink in Japan.

5 Unique Observations from a Foreigner Living in Japan
Culture / Foreigner / Society / Thoughts

5 Unique Observations from a Foreigner Living in Japan

Posted on: July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

Living in Japan for over 3 years has led me to some very peculiar observations about Japanese culture and society.

Japan’s Nature – Genuine Tranquility or Placebo?
Mountain / Rivers & Lakes / Thoughts

Japan’s Nature – Genuine Tranquility or Placebo?

Posted on: May 23, 2026May 23, 2026

The natural scenery of Japan’s rivers, lakes, and mountains carry a certain aesthetic associated with calmness, but is it a placebo effect?

What are Japan’s best destinations?
Kyoto / Thoughts / Tokyo / Travel

What are Japan’s best destinations?

Posted on: May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

For such a small island nation, Japan has a HUGE variety of places to visit from top to bottom. Check out my top 5 picks below!

Why Mt. Fuji is Always Worth Visiting No Matter the Season!
Mount Fuji / Mountain / Thoughts / Travel

Why Mt. Fuji is Always Worth Visiting No Matter the Season!

Posted on: May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

At 3,776 meters tall, Mt. Fuji stands alone in its majestic beauty, taking on new looks and giving off different aura in every season of the year.

Is Japan a safe country to visit?
Culture / Society / Thoughts

Is Japan a safe country to visit?

Posted on: April 5, 2026April 5, 2026

The obvious answer is yes, after all, Japan has one of the lowest crime rates in the world, but what does it truly mean to be a safe country?

My top 5 list of the best Japanese dishes to try in 2026!
Food / Restaurants / Thoughts

My top 5 list of the best Japanese dishes to try in 2026!

Posted on: March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

Forget about ramen and sushi (for now) and take your Japan experience to the next level with these 5 mouthwatering Japanese dishes!

How do Japanese people treat foreigners?
Culture / Foreigner / Society / Thoughts / Work

How do Japanese people treat foreigners?

Posted on: December 11, 2025December 11, 2025

It’s an interesting question that often circulates around the Internet. Here’s my honest take as a foreign resident in Japan for 3 years.

How hiking in Japan differs from other countries
Hiking / Kyoto / Thoughts

How hiking in Japan differs from other countries

Posted on: September 5, 2025September 5, 2025

I’ve done my fair share of hiking all over the world, but there are a few unique traits of Japan’s hiking routes that I want to highlight.

Living in Japan as a foreigner – is it worth it?
Culture / Foreigner / Society / Thoughts

Living in Japan as a foreigner – is it worth it?

Posted on: July 22, 2025August 1, 2025

It’s the question that every Japan-obsessed foreigner must ask themselves, is the move worth it? Here’s what I think about living in Japan!

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