Nele van Hout

Nele (ネイラ) is an award-winning travel writer who has been exploring Japan extensively since 2018. She now spends several months each year in Japan creating in-depth, well-structured Japan itineraries, helping 3 million annual readers explore the country. So far, she has visited 26/47 prefectures, spoken at TBEX and been featured in major publications, including MSN, Good Housekeeping, and Metro. You can connect with her on her LinkedIn or read her full story here.

Where to Stay in Hakone: Best Areas & Ryokans in 2026

Hakone is a popular onsen town not too far from Tokyo, making it a great overnight trip (one of my favourites!). You can enjoy hot …

Hidden in one of the least visited prefectures, you can find the porcelain capitals of Japan, Arita and Imari. Over the last few centuries, these …

Located in Japan’s very first National Park, Unzen Onsen is one of Nagasaki’s best onsen towns. The town itself isn’t very big, but it has …

all 7 sailor moon manhole covers in Tokyo

Colourfully designed manhole covers are everywhere in Japan. Some refer to the town or city they’re placed in, while others have references to popular characters, …

Even though Narita Airport is one of Tokyo’s two airports, it’s not very close to Tokyo. The airport is located in Chiba Prefecture, around 80km …

There are multiple ways to get to different areas in Tokyo from Haneda Airport, but which one is best for you depends on who you’re …

When planning your dream trip to Japan, there are some things you will want to book in advance to make sure you don’t miss out. …

Finding eki stamps across Japan is a fun way to commemorate your own individual trip, plus it’s completely free! I’ve been collecting stamps across Japan …