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2-Week Japan Itinerary: 3 Best Routes Based on Your Flights

A two-week holiday—or 14 days on the ground—is the absolute sweet spot for your first adventure to Japan. It gives you just enough time to tick off the frantic mega-cities, immerse yourself in ancient timber temples, and still have breathing room to head off the beaten path into the breathtaking countryside. However, the biggest mistake […]

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How to Choose Flights to Japan: Airport and Planning Guide for First-Time Visitors

Planning your first adventure to Japan is incredibly exciting, but the moment you sit down to book your flights, reality hits. Should you fly into Tokyo or Osaka? What on earth is a multi-city open-jaw ticket, and is it worth the extra cash? And when booking a flight to Tokyo, why does the search engine […]

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Best Day Trips from Tokyo: 9 Incredible Getaways Categorised by Travel Pace

Looking to explore beyond the city? Discover the 9 best day trips from Tokyo, hand-picked by a local expat and sorted by travel pace for a true slow travel experience.
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Tokyo Hidden Gems: 7 Off-the-Beaten-Track Neighbourhoods to Explore

Eager to escape the crowds of Shibuya and Asakusa? Discover the authentic side of Tokyo with our hand-picked guide to the city's best hidden gems, historic backstreets, and local neighbourhoods.
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First Time in Japan: Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting

As a British bloke used to delayed national rail and quiet pints of ale at the local pub, my very first trip to Japan back in the 1990s was a beautiful form of sensory overload. Over the years, travelling alongside my Japanese wife, I’ve watched this incredible country seamlessly blend ancient traditions with cutting-edge tech. […]

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When is the Best Time to Visit Japan? The Ultimate Budget, Crowd, and Season Guide

If you are planning a journey to Japan, one of the first questions that probably crossed your mind is: “When on earth should I go?” As someone who has explored Japan extensively, I get asked this question constantly by friends from the UK, Canada, and all over the globe. The truth is, Japan changes its […]

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Is Japan Really Expensive? A Real Cost Breakdown from a British Traveller

Because my wife is from Japan, we make it a point to head back every single year. And without fail, whenever we are there, we love to pack a single backpack each and head off to explore a new corner of the country. But here is the funny thing: whenever we chat about our upcoming […]

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The Zen of Packing Light: Why Understanding Danshari is Essential Before You Visit Japan

Planning a trip to Japan involves a ton of logistics—booking rail passes, securing eSIMs, and mapping out itineraries from bustling Tokyo to the quiet, forested regions of Tohoku. But there is another, often overlooked side to Japan travel prep: cultural and mental preparation. ​As we prepare for our upcoming slow-travel expedition to Japan, Mai shared […]

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Is Rakuten Travel Really the Cheapest Way to Book Hotels in Japan? (Our Full Review)

Want to score the best accommodation deals in Japan? A British traveler reviews Rakuten Travel, shares a brilliant booking hack, and explains when to use it over Western apps.
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Japan’s Business Hotels Our Ultimate Guide: Which Chain is Best for You?

If you think 'business hotels' in Japan are only for salarymen, think again. For international travelers, they are the ultimate budget hack: sparkling clean, incredibly safe, and packed with unexpected perks like hot springs and free food.