Japan Sake Review April 2023
One of the pleasures of going to Japan is enjoying sake (rice wine). We taste a wide variety of sake every time we visit...
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Japan A Half-Day Walking Tour in Atami: Sun Beach, Kinomiya Shrine & Panoramic Views
Looking for the perfect walking route in Atami? Read our half-day slow travel guide to exploring Sun Beach, the 2,000-year-old camphor tree at Kinomiya Shrine, and scenic views!
Japan Spring Flowers in Tokyo: Kameido Tenjin Wisteria & Nezu Shrine Azalea Festival Guide
Experience Tokyo's best spring flower festivals in one day! Read our guide to the purple wisteria at Kameido Tenjin Shrine and the stunning Nezu Shrine Azalea Festival.
Japan Getting from Tokyo to Hanoi for Under US$120 with Vietjet Air: Do They Check the Baggage Weight?
Planning a trip from Japan to Vietnam? Read our first-hand experience traveling from Tokyo to Hanoi on a budget. Includes cheap airport transfers to Narita, a review of Vietjet Air, and how to take the #86 airport bus to downtown Hanoi for just 45,000 VND.
Japan Sakurajima Island Tour in Rain, We were Super Lucky!
Sakurajima Island is only a 15 minute ferry ride away from Kagoshima and it's volcano is very much active. We noticed th...
Japan Kagoshima Walking Tour: Historic Sights, Local Shochu & A Chance Tachinomi Meeting
Discover Kagoshima on foot! Read our slow travel guide featuring a ¥850 fish lunch, historic walks, sweet potato shochu tasting, and a miraculous local meeting.
Japan Kumamoto City Walking Tour: Kumamoto Castle, Kumamoto City Hall, Suizenji Jojuen (Gardens) and Lafcadio Hearn’s house
I really enjoyed wandering around Kumamoto and visiting the top spots at the Castle and the Suizenji Jojuen (Gardens). T...
Japan Visiting Nagasaki Day 2: Glover Garden and the Best City Views
We had a busy day of sightseeing on Day 2 in Nagasaki which involved a lot of walking up and down hills. Nagasaki is def...
Japan Visiting Nagasaki Day 1: Peace Memorial Park and Love Hotel Experience
We spent two very enjoyable days in Nagasaki. It was essential to take the time to visit the Peace Park and Nagasaki Ato...
Japan Tokyo to Fukuoka by Air: JAL Flight Guide, Travel Hacks & Fukuoka Izakaya Tips
Flying from Tokyo to Fukuoka? Read our JAL flight guide from Haneda, quick subway transit tips, and why we skipped the Yatai crowds for a local Hakata Izakaya!