There's more than just the Fuji Five Lakes for IG-worthy Mt Fuji viewing spots.
Mt Fuji is no doubt the most iconic mountain in Japan — both tourists and locals alike will make the trip down to see it at...
Budget-friendly alternatives for your next trip to Japan!
In case you missed it, JR Pass prices have increased by more than 30% since 1 Oct 2023. For example, the 7-day Whole Japan JR Pass which used to cost ¥29,650, now...
There's plenty of Halal food in Tokyo — including Halal-certified wagyu beef!
Food in Japan can get a little tricky for Muslims. Mirin is often used to season sushi rice or soups, and gelatin or lard is used in sweets...
Get your caffeine fix, explore a temple complex on a buggy, and bungy jump off a bridge in Nara in this Japan itinerary, using Kyoto as a base.
Photo credit: @boontohhgraphy via Unsplash
When Japan opened its borders last year, we...
Discover new hidden gems, try a new sport, and satisfy your inner Ghibli fan in this Tokyo itinerary, perfect for solo travellers.
We love Tokyo. It's fast-paced, busy, and exciting. But after hitting all the obvious must-sees in Tokyo, I've...
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...
Theme parks are essential to any Japan itinerary — but if you only have time to visit ONE, read this guide for a better idea!
We've visited Universal Studios Japan (USJ), Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea on separate trips, and...
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For travellers entering Japan's capital, Narita is synonymous with Tokyo airport. But the laid-back city is more than just a transit hub. Its scenic parks, colourful temples and multiple sake breweries...
Spending three days in Oita, I realised, there’s so much more to Japan than the familiar favourites of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka.
While three days isn’t enough for a trip to Japan, this is an excellent add-on to your existing...
Seven cities in one week might sound crazy — because that’s basically one city per day! But with the JR Kyushu Rail Pass, it’s totally doable. Here’s how we did it in our 7-day Kyushu itinerary.
When I think...
This is not a drill, I repeat, this is not a drill — Japan’s borders are fully reopened and direct flights to Hokkaido begin in Nov 2022! Find out how you can rack up travel savings on that epic...
Address: 3-22-9 Hatchobori, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Cost/night: Mixed Dormitory ¥3600/night
Check in/Check out: 3.00p.m. – 12.00a.m./10.00a.m.
TL;DR:
- Amazing hostel to stay in with awesome facilities, and, PRIVACY!
- Logistically great as there are many convenience stores, food joints, and a train station nearby.
- Decent WiFi and common...
Standing on different sides of the escalator, different ramen broth, and even speaking a different language!?
Have you noticed that people in Osaka stand on the right side of escalators, while the locals in Tokyo, stand on the left? NANI??...
A spirited away bathhouse, an island with over 100 cats and oranges worth a million yen?!
Photo credit: Visit Ehime Japan
Tokyo's Shibuya crossing and Osaka's iconic Dōtonbori Glico signboard are some of the iconic things I miss dearly about...
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...
An honest review to answer the question: is the USJ Express Pass worth it?
A trip to Universal Studios Japan (USJ) is always a blast — we’ve gone there a couple of times over the years — but we can’t...
What's new? What's still there? Here's what you can do on your next visit to Osaka!
From unique outdoor art exhibitions to relaxing onsens, there was so much to rediscover and old favourites to revisit on our recent 7-day trip...
Japan was incredible - from the delicious food in Osaka and kyoto to the lovable animals we met in cafes, I wanted to to keep every memory as vividly as I could. While some people do it through photography, journals or even vlogs, my...
#FoodForThought: Not all things were created equal — my insatiable appetite, and my finite physical capacity for food.
About 2 hours North of Tokyo, Yamagata prefecture’s mountainous region is the perfect backdrop to enjoy Japan’s nature and savour some of the...
Co-written by: Michelle Neo & Edelyn Chua
From giant sea clams to goat sashimi, here are the wildest, wackiest and most wondrous food you can find in Okinawa, Japan's southernmost prefecture.
Japan is currently the country with the most Michelin Star...
