The perfect guide for first-timers to the South Tohoku region in Japan — discover traditional local culture, rejuvenating onsens, and some of the finest sake you’ll ever taste!
A 1.5-hour train ride from Tokyo, Tohoku might sound unfamiliar to most....
Enjoy world-class sake, fresh seafood, gold mining and beautiful landscapes in this Japan itinerary, covering the lesser-explored Niigata Prefecture and Sado Island!
Photo credit: True Sado
Niigata might not be the first place to pop in your mind when you think...
On this 2D1N Matsumoto Japan Itinerary, escape the city for unique, relaxing experiences in the Japanese Alps.
Tokyo is one of our favourite holiday destinations, and for good reason — Japan's capital is packed with fun stuff like robot...
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...
These exciting day trips from Nagoya are full of must-go adventures!
Meoto Iwa (Wedded rocks) in the south of Nagoya. Photo credit: Mie Prefectural Government
Japan always excites me. There's so much to check out: Fascinating culture, intricate buildings, and...
Not sure where to go in Japan besides Tokyo? Visit these five prefectures instead, from Gunma's award-winning onsens to Nikko's grand shrines.
If you’ve been to Japan, you’ve probably been to Kanto — because that’s where Tokyo is in. At...
There are more things to do in Chiba than just Tokyo Disneyland. Experience a peaceful and relaxing getaway with this Chiba itinerary, chock-full of food and cultural experiences.
Japan has too much to experience in one visit. Case in...
Okinawa = Japan + beaches = paradise 🌴 But rest assured, beaches aren't the only heavenly thing in this Okinawa itinerary.
For someone who's not a beach person, I ended up enjoying myself in Okinawa a lot more than I...
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...
I'm not one to take photos while on holidays. However, Okinawa was different. With surreal blue waters, fascinating culture, and exciting activities at every turn, I found myself in a camera trigger-happy mode.
We got to take Sony's RX0 II,...
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...
Pardon my flex, but I've been to Tokyo way too many times for my own good. Recently, my partner decided to have us stay in Tokyo for four days. I groaned (internally). Do I really want to be one...
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 —...
We handpicked 12 of the best things to eat in Tokyo if you’re all for taste, quality, and dining experience.
Tokyo actually has the most Michelin-starred restaurants per city in the world. Surprise, surprise — that's more than New York's...
Experience the heart-pounding adrenaline rush at Universal Studios Japan, conquer the summit of Mount Fuji, satiate your inner child at DisneySea and taste the freshest omakase you'll ever have — all for under S$3.1k.
Backpacking around Japan can be easily...
This national park less than two hours from Tokyo has been a famous, idyllic getaway for both tourists and locals alike. With these top 10 places to visit, complete your Tokyo itinerary with a stop by for a day, or...
What's good in this Kyushu itinerary: Chasing autumn colours on Kyushu's scenic retro trains from Fukuoka to Kagoshima. Eating at traditional roadside yatai stalls. Unique sauna episodes under volcanic sand.
Japan may scream TOKYO but if you're looking for food and...
Japan's Tochigi Prefecture has been touted strawberry kingdom, gyoza kingdom, and guess what, alpaca kingdom! Hold up, China, looks like Japan has its three kingdoms too.
City escapists like us always search for the furthest-flung place out in the boonies to...
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...
This comprehensive Mount Fuji Guide details everything you need to know about climbing Mount Fuji, from pre-hike essentials to post-hike sights around Fuji-san.
Mount Fuji is iconic enough to be worth a visit the next time you're in Japan, whether...
