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Cote House offers a quiet but ideal location near Dotonbori River

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

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.

Nestled between mountains and forests and home to the infamous volcano of the same name, here are 5 awesome things to do in Hakone!

Waiting for a flight doesn’t have to be a tedious task that sucks the life out of you. Narita Airport Lounge shows the world how it’s done!

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?

With unmatched cleanliness, maximum comfort, and state-of-the-art facilities, it almost feels insulting to call Lestel Maru a hostel.

English-speaking staff, comfortable, convenient, and an unbeatable location at an equally unbeatable price, Kyoto Hana Hostel has it all!

Posted on: May 1, 2023May 1, 2023

JR Pass prices are soon to skyrocket, almost doubling in base value. Here’s why you should buy it now even if you’re not traveling right away.

Kyoto

People come to Kyoto for shrines and temples, but if you’ve lived here long enough, it’s sights like the Kamo River that stay by your side.

Fushimi Inari-Taisha is by far Japan’s most popular shrine, known for its thousands of orange gates and fox statues.

The title doesn’t lie, as you can find just about anything and everything from food, clothing, cosmetics, and accessories at Ameyoko!

Known for its eclipsing bamboo groves and stunning mountainous forests, Arashiyama is one of the coolest districts to visit in Kyoto, Japan!