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Riding Japan’s overnight bus from Kyoto to Tokyo
Kyoto / Tokyo / Travel

Riding Japan’s overnight bus from Kyoto to Tokyo

Posted on: February 6, 2024July 30, 2025

With iconic top-speed bullet trains to get you across the country, it’s common for visitors to overlook Japan’s much cheaper overnight bus.

Shinsei Bank is Japan’s best choice for foreign residents
Banking / Combini / Finance / Foreigner / Travel / Working Holiday Visa

Shinsei Bank is Japan’s best choice for foreign residents

Posted on: February 5, 2024July 30, 2025

Shinsei Bank is an absolute God-send for foreigners living in Japan on a long-term visa or permanent residency, and here’s why…

Exploring Ninenzaka’s finger food stores (top 5 recommendations)
Culture / Food / Kyoto / Travel

Exploring Ninenzaka’s finger food stores (top 5 recommendations)

Posted on: January 27, 2024July 30, 2025

Kyoto is a cultural hotspot for visitors in Japan. With amazing sights and delicious delicacies, here are my top 5 food stores in Ninenzaka!

Exploring Harry Potter World at Universal Studios Japan
Osaka / Theme Park / Travel

Exploring Harry Potter World at Universal Studios Japan

Posted on: January 18, 2024July 30, 2025

USJ’s Harry Potter World is an absolute must-visit for all the magic-loving witches and wizards around the world!

What’s it like at a REAL Japanese tea ceremony?
Culture / Drinks / Kyoto

What’s it like at a REAL Japanese tea ceremony?

Posted on: January 15, 2024July 30, 2025

Despite living in Japan for a year, I never understood what a tea ceremony was. That all changed when I went to Tea Ceremony Nagomi in Kyoto!

Is it worth visiting the paid section of Kiyomizu-dera?
Architecture / Kyoto / Temple / Travel

Is it worth visiting the paid section of Kiyomizu-dera?

Posted on: January 8, 2024July 30, 2025

Kiyomizu-dera is one of Kyoto’s most popular temples, but with most of it already free for the public, is it worth entering the paid section?

Café Restaurant Gusto is the best place to eat for families in Japan
Cafe / Drinks / Food / Restaurants / Travel

Café Restaurant Gusto is the best place to eat for families in Japan

Posted on: December 31, 2023December 31, 2023

A clever combination of Japanese and Western cuisine, Café Restaurant Gusto is the best restaurant for when you can’t decide what to eat!

Tokyo Travel – dining at Ameyoko’s night izakayas
Ameyoko / Travel / Ueno

Tokyo Travel – dining at Ameyoko’s night izakayas

Posted on: December 9, 2023July 30, 2025

During the day, Ameyoko is a vibrant family-friendly shopping district, but at night it has a whole new vibe of lively night izakayas!

How much baggage space is ideal for a trip to Japan?
Accommodation / Shopping / Travel

How much baggage space is ideal for a trip to Japan?

Posted on: November 10, 2023July 30, 2025

A common question people ask is how much baggage space is ideal for a trip to Japan. Having traveled here on many occasions, this is my take.

How living in Japan can broaden your perspective on the world
Thoughts / Travel / Working Holiday Visa

How living in Japan can broaden your perspective on the world

Posted on: October 19, 2023July 30, 2025

Japan is a country that is almost radically different from the rest of the world. Here’s how living in Japan has broadened my perspective.

Cote House offers a quiet but ideal location near Dotonbori River
Accommodation / Osaka / Travel

Cote House offers a quiet but ideal location near Dotonbori River

Posted on: August 25, 2023July 29, 2025

Cote House is an apartment building along the Dotonbori River owned by the humble and kind Ken and his cheeky but friendly cat Miao.

Japan vs Korea – 5 notable differences from a neutral viewpoint
Culture / Food / Korea / Society / Travel

Japan vs Korea – 5 notable differences from a neutral viewpoint

Posted on: August 23, 2023July 29, 2025

As a foreigner with no real bias toward either of these Asian nations, I thought I’d share some of my observations comparing Japan vs Korea.

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