Skip the usual Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto. This Japan itinerary is for the seasoned Japan traveller! Explore a lesser-known side of Japan with flights on Singapore Airlines starting from S$468!
If you've been to Japan, you probably already know...
Skip the usual touristy cities and check out these lesser-known day trips from Osaka instead!
When it comes to day trips from Osaka, cities like Kyoto or Nara usually come to mind. But since I've already explored both cities, it...
People usually plan to travel to Osaka or Kyoto for their vacations as they are more popular among tourists. However, less than an hour’s pleasant ride away by train is Nara, Japan’s first permanent capital. There are many things...
One of Shikoku Island's four prefectures hosts some of the best outdoor experiences you can get in Japan. Here are 13 things to do in Kochi for a splashing good time!
If you're curious about this elusive Japanese city in Shikoku...
The mountainous prefecture of Nagano and the Japanese Alps are Japan’s best-kept secrets. Whilst popular amongst locals, it remains fairly undiscovered amongst foreign tourists. Escape the city, see a different side of Japan and reconnect with nature!
3 hours North...
See majestic humpback whales, enjoy a scenic flight over volcanoes and hike along beaches at low tide — all in Japan's national parks!
To say that we love Japan would be a serious understatement. It's our most-visited country to date,...
Traditionally a men-only accommodation for the local salary men who missed their last train home, capsule hotels in Japan are progressing into cosy and affordable accommodation options for both male and female foreign travellers.
Despite only having space for a bed,...
Discover lesser-known gems with these day trips from Tokyo (that aren't Osaka and Kyoto).
When I asked one of my friends who'd just returned from Japan how his experience was, his reply humoured me: "Crowded."
While popular destinations like Tokyo, Kyoto,...
See what scenic places and relaxing activities await you in this list of things to do in the Chubu region, a.k.a. Central Japan. Read on to discover year-end travel deals (flights, hotels and activities)!
People from all over the world...
Nagano may be famous for its winter activities like skiing at snow resorts, but the best season to visit Nagano is actually not during the winter.
Yep, not even if it means getting to see monkeys soak in an onsen at the...
Things can go very wrong when you're getting hot, wet, and naked.
Cultural exposure comes in many forms: Trying local food. Learning foreign phrases. Getting naked in front of strangers. To understand a country’s culture, you gotta expose yourself —...
There’s more to Japan than just Tokyo. Here’s what you can do on the oft-forgotten island of Shikoku!
I’ve been to Japan three times in my entire life and like any other tourist, Tokyo and Kyoto were my most visited...
Powdery slopes in the winter, flower fields in the spring — there's so much to love about Hokkaido. But other than these seasonal highlights, there's so much more to uncover.
For first-timers, you'll want to hit up popular cities like...
This tropical getaway is more than just Naha city and suntanning on beaches. Snorkel in cobalt-blue waters, taste Okinawan onigiri and overlook epic coastal views in Japan's little Hawaii! Here's our Okinawa Guide!
At the southernmost end of the Japanese...
Day Trip to Nara
When people talk about Nara, the first thing that comes to mind is probably the free roaming deers. Indeed, we loved the interactions with the deers, especially how polite they were when scoring deer crackers from us. However, it's important...
Japan is one of the most technically advanced, yet culturally rooted countries. Each city has its own personality that shows through their unique offerings waiting to be uncovered. We visited Saitama and Gunma and found gems that make for...
Tokyo city is amazing. It's “hontoni-oishi” (no-lie super delish) food, the nightlife and its quirky experience are aplenty. But come winter, what got me really excited this time was how accessible we were to these affordable winter activities — all less...
Commonly labelled as an expensive destination, some travellers may be unwilling to pay for a pricey room or bed just for a night in Japan. However, as much as we want to get a cheap place to stay, it...
Whether it’s experimenting with food at convenience stores or shopping at ¥100 shops, here are some budget travel hacks you’ll need on your next trip to Japan!
As someone who’s been to Japan multiple times, I can tell you that...
Staying in Tokyo capsule hotels doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice comfort and style! Here are 11 inexpensive accommodations in Tokyo you can slide into for a cosy night’s rest.
Left: Book and Bed Hostel, one of Tokyo's prettiest...
