Japan travel

When planning a trip to Japan the Kansai region, Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara are the first destinations that come to mind. They are, of course, famous for a reason. Kyoto's beautiful history and exquisite architecture transport you back to the Edo period, the bowing Deer of […]

Japan has infamously been experiencing overtourism as of late, but even with policies like higher prices for foreign tourists, it seems that visitor numbers won’t go down anytime soon. And why would they? With a weak yen and the consistently high numbers of people just plain […]

Do you have trains or bullet trains (Shinkansen) in your country? I live in Lithuania now, and I recently discovered that a train has recently opened from the capital of Vilnius to the neighboring country of Riga, Latvia. The distance is approximately 263km, and the travel […]

Have you ever heard of a place called Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture? If not, no worries. You’re already in luck for stumbling across this blog. In my opinion, Nagoya is like “The Beast Player Erin,” a super underrated but absolutely wonderful anime. While it might not […]

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on the Japan Rail Pass. You have probably heard that after the price increase, JR passes are much less affordable than they used to be. However, Have you ever heard about the regional ones? If you're planning a trip to Japan, […]

Takadanobaba is infamous for its status as a town built for schools and students. Young people from the nearby universities, particularly the most well-known academy Waseda University, come together to indulge in the dynamism offered by the neighborhood (also known as “Baba”), which also enjoys its […]

The last couple of years have seen a travel boom like never before, and 2024 has been no different so far. As we head into the second half of the year the travel trends are evolving, and travellers today have a wide range of unique opportunities […]

The first sensation you may feel as soon as you get to Shinjuku station may simply be being overwhelmed. Commonly recognized as the busiest train station in the world, it is easy to get lost in between the insane amount of people passing through it, all […]

Perfectly situated between the Seto Inland Sea and the Pacific Ocean, Shikoku is one of the primary puzzle pieces that makes the Japanese archipelago exactly what it is. Sporting an array of beaches, mountains, rivers, phenomenal food, culture, and history, the island will make your travels […]

You can hear the wind chimes and the chatter of the locals in the shops. You walk around to stumble upon tatami (Traditional Japanese flooring) merchants. Or the quirky life advice fortune tellers. The charm of Shotengai (Shopping Arcade) lies in the worn-down retro store signs […]