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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 […]

2026.07.11 2026.07.24

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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 […]

2026.07.10 2026.08.08

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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.

2026.07.09 2026.07.24

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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.

2026.07.09 2026.07.24

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Why You Need the Toyoko Inn Club Card: Japan Travel Hack

Looking for the ultimate Japan travel hack? A British backpacker reviews the Toyoko Inn Club Card membership after his wife became a lifetime member. Learn how to get free nights!

2026.07.09

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The “Set Menu” Secret: Why It Was Cheaper to Fly to Indonesia Than Just Japan

Planning a six-month journey is rather like solving a slightly complex puzzle. For our upcoming expedition through South...

2026.04.29 2026.08.09

Travel Plan and Preparations

Walking the Old Hakone Highway: Hakone Checkpoint to Yamanaka Castle Ruins (approx. 7 km)

We went to Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture and would stay the night. Because we arrived in Mishima in the morning we d...

2023.04.30 2026.07.15

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Tokyo, Haneda to Bacolod in Philippines via Manila by Air: ANA and Cebu Pacific

Finally, the day to leave Japan as Golden Week approached and prices would soar.On Tuesday, 25 April 2023, we flew from ...

2023.04.30 2026.07.07

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Cloudy Skies and No View of Mt Fuji… but a Half-Day Tour of Shizuoka City

We are in Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture.Time is over here for this temporary return to Japan. Tomorrow we will retu...

2023.04.29 2026.07.07

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Fuji City Day Trip: Walking from Rose Gardens to Scenic Iwamotoyama Park

Plan your perfect Fuji City day trip on foot! Our walking guide covers historic Hiromi Park, tea plantations, and stunning Mt. Fuji views from Iwamotoyama Park.

2023.04.29 2026.07.10

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