Looking for inspiration for your next trip to Japan? Check out this list of 50 best things to do in Japan – the ultimate bucket list! Read more…
Japan From Your Sofa: Virtual Tokyo Tour With Arigato Japan
With many closed borders and travel restrictions, our plans to visit Japan again have to be postponed. Luckily, there are options to enjoy the wonders of Japan from the comforts of your own home. I’ve already made my way through tons of novels about Japan, watched vlogs about people living in Japan and been working […] Read more…
24 Basic Japanese Phrases For Tourists
Worried about the language barrier in Japan? Learn these 24 basic Japanese phrases for tourists to help you! Whether you’re travelling to Japan in the future or if you simply want to start learning some basic Japanese, you’ve come to the right place. Even though Japanese may seem very intimidating because it’s a completely different […] Read more…
6 Day Tokyo Itinerary: The Tokyo Guide For First Time Visitors
Tokyo – one of my favourite cities in the world. Six days is definitely not enough to see everything this amazing metropolis has to offer – but it’s a great start. To find out where to go, what to see and what’s worth your time, I’ve made this 6 day Tokyo itinerary to give you some guidance. Read more…
The Perfect One Day Nara Itinerary
Nara is probably the most famous day-trip in Japan and definitely worth visiting when in Kyoto or Osaka. In this one-day itinerary, I share with you my favourite places! Read more…
30 Novels About Japan You Should Read Before Visiting
Even though I have an English literature and Creative writing degree, I barely speak about my love for reading on my website. It’s so heavily focused on my passion for exploring new places, that my reading addiction is pushed to the sideline. Until today! How about combining my degree and love for reading with my […] Read more…
The Perfect 3 Week Japan Itinerary
Japan is an absolute dream destination. From traditional temples, beautiful nature reserves and high-tech cities – it has something for everybody. It’s a world on its own and spending three weeks in Japan is a perfect amount to get a good impression of what this country is all about. This 3 week Japan itinerary will […] Read more…
Japan Travel Tips for First Time Visitors
You’ve done it! You finally booked those flights to Japan! EEEEKKK! Firstly, I’m super excited for you. Travelling to Japan was a huge dream come true for me and it definitely surpassed my – already very high – expectations. Secondly, there are some things that I wish I’d known before going to Japan. But don’t […] Read more…
The Ethics of Animal Cafes in Tokyo, Japan
As cat cafes are sprouting out of the ground everywhere across the globe, people feel like they need to step up their game. And Japan (as always) seems to be one step ahead. Hedgehogs, bunnies, even penguins – Japan seems to have a cafe for any animal. And then there are Owl Cafes. When we […] Read more…
One Day Osaka Itinerary
Osaka is one of Japan’s largest and most popular cities to visit. Located near Kyoto and Nara, it’s a perfect addition to your trip to Japan. On a tight time schedule? Here is how to see the highlights in 24 hours! Read more…