For the ultimate experience of mind, body, and soul, hiking up Kyoto’s iconic Mt. Hiei allows you to appreciate Japan like never before!
All-you-can-eat for 10 bucks? Osaka’s cheapest yakiniku restaurant
Have you ever craved some Japanese barbecue but found yourself low on cash? Well here in Osaka is the cheapest yakiniku you’ll ever find!
Riding Japan’s overnight bus from Kyoto to Tokyo
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
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)
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
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?
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?
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
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
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?
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
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.