Are you looking for fewer crowds, beautiful nature, and traditional crafts in Japan? Kyushu is the perfect spot for your next trip. Only a small percentage of foreign tourists visit…

Since my first trip to Japan in 2018, I’ve been to Tokyo over 10 times and have stayed in nearly 20 hotels across the city. As Tokyo is so big,…

Deep in the mountains of Iya Valley on Shikoku sits a small, quiet town called Nagoro. With only 25 people living here, you wouldn’t think this is a place to…

Of the 400+ different Pokémon manhole covers (Poké Lids or Pokéfuta) across 40 Prefectures, a few can be found in Tokyo Prefecture. To add to my collection, I took a…

Looking for the best Ryokans in Osaka? This guide will take you through the top options for every budget, with some featuring an Onsen (either private or public). Osaka is…

I had passed Nagoya Station on the way to Kansai from Tokyo many times before I finally got off on my 4th trip to Japan. And this was only because…

In my 8 years of travelling to Japan, I’ve watched it get more and more popular. And with every trip, travelling there gets easier as I learn more and more…

Most people will know (and visit) Kobe for the beef and the beef alone. It took me until my 3rd trip to Japan to finally visit it, and I can…

Osaka should definitely be on your Japan itinerary. Located just a short train ride away from Kyoto, Japan’s second city, is famous for its welcoming character, delicious street food and…

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 springs, nature, art museums and…