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...
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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!
Japan Kawagoe Day Trip from Tokyo: “Little Edo” Guide & The Sake Vending Machines
Planning a Kawagoe day trip from Tokyo? Read our guide on walking the "Little Edo" warehouse district, hearing the historic Bell Tower, and trying the ¥1,000 sake vending machines!
Japan A Friday Itinerary in Tokyo: Asakusa Crowds, Shin-Okubo Lunch & Shinbashi Standing Bars
Forget the standard guidebook routes. Join us for a Friday in Tokyo as we explore the historic streets of Asakusa, enjoy an authentic lunch in Korean Town, and end the night like a local—drinking at a standing bar in Shinbashi among the city's busy salarymen.
Japan How to Travel Utsunomiya to Nikko: JR Line Guide & Toshogu Shrine Honest Review
Planning a day trip to Nikko from Utsunomiya? Read our budget rail guide, bus vs walking routes, and an honest review of the flamboyant Toshogu Shrine.
Japan Imayotsukasa Sake Brewery Tour: A Guide to Niigata’s Best 15-Sake Tasting Experience
Discover the art of Japanese sake at Imayotsukasa Sake Brewery in Niigata. Read our guide on the free tour, the iconic "Koi" bottle, and the ¥1,000 15-sake tasting!
Japan Toyama to Niigata by Local Train: 4-Train Guide & The Crucial Suica IC Card Trap
Travelling from Toyama to Niigata? Read our local train guide featuring a step-by-step 4-train itinerary, scenic coastal views,
Japan Off the Beaten Path in Fukushima: A Koriyama Walking Tour & Budget Guide
Looking for an authentic Fukushima day trip? Read our slow travel walking guide to Koriyama, featuring local shrines, budget lunch deals, and a countryside trek.
Japan Kanazawa to Toyama Bus Guide: 2-Hour Itinerary & Local Seafood Specialities
Travelling from Kanazawa to Toyama? Discover the most budget-friendly highway bus guide, a 2-hour city walking itinerary, and must-try local seafood specialities.