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....
No trip to Japan is complete without a relaxing dip in an onsen or hot spring, and one of the best places in the country that’s been overlooked is Beppu city, located in the Oita Prefecture.
Beppu is known for...
These cool Japan accommodations are reason enough to visit — you could stay in a century-old ryokan a night and a modern capsule hotel the next!
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During our trip to Niigata prefecture in Japan, we got...
Visit space, swim through a museum, and power up like Mario with this epic travel bucket list! 🤩 — building our list of things to check off in 2021 and beyond!
2020 has been a strange year. After everything...
Easily accessible from Osaka via rail, San’in and Sanyo are hidden gems in plain sight.
You might know that Japan has 47 prefectures, but we bet you didn't know you could ride camels across sand dunes and walk through 300-million-year-old...
Address: 17-25 Oyamacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo-to 151-0065, Japan
Cost/night: From ¥21,667
Check-in/Check-Out: Check-in is available from 11am-5pm. Special arrangements for early or late check-in can be made with the 1-3rd staff prior to the stay.
Website: 1-3rd Residence Tokyo Apartments
TL;DR:
- Great for groups of 4–5 friends
-...
Large crowds are expected during the hanami season, Golden Week, and Tokyo Summer Olympics this year, so here are tips to make your peak season Japan trip more survivable.
I love Japan to bits but if I had...
Gotta catch 'em flights, Pokémon!
Update 4 Oct 2022: Scoot will be increasing flights on the Pikachu Jet, including two new routes via Taipei from November.
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If you're planning to visit Seoul or Tokyo later this year, you...
Looking for where to stay in Hokkaido this winter? Here are some budget-friendly accommodations under S$170 a night!
Hokkaido is often a dream destination for a winter adventure, with its stunning landscapes, the captivating Sapporo Snow Festival, and many famous...
There are many ways to understand a new land and its people; my favourite of all, is through its literature. As we travelled through Tokyo, Hong Kong, Macau & Bangkok — each with massively different cultures and lifestyles, I studied the...
Staying in budget-friendly accommodations near Universal Studios Japan doesn't mean a hefty S$500/night price tag!
A trip to Universal Studios Japan (USJ) is an absolute blast — but spending the whole day waiting in lines isn't.
So here's a theme park...
By far the most difficult decision you'll make for your Japan trip.
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Visiting Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea for the first time? Here's how to get there!
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For theme park enthusiasts, a trip to Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea is a must when visiting Japan!
Tokyo Disneyland is where you'll...
Travelling solo in Osaka? Here are seven unique and budget-friendly Osaka capsule hotels to choose from.
Some people may find capsule hotels too cramped, but for solo travellers, it's a game-changer in saving bucks on the road. For reference, the...
Fancy a free holiday to Japan? Here's how you can win one!
Our love for Japan is no secret. We've been sharing countless itineraries and guides to this beautiful country for many years... but what if we told you that...
