You do not need to speak Japanese to eat incredibly well in Japan. I’ve watched hundreds of first-time v...
If you’re staying in Osaka and haven’t put Nara on your itinerary yet, I’d genuinely encoura...
If you’re planning a trip to Japan, you’ve probably spent hours researching the Shinkansen and IC ...
Japan’s New Year, known as Oshōgatsu (お正月), is unlike any other celebration I’ve ever experienced ...
If you’ve ever dreamed of skiing through powder snow with a view of Mount Fuji or soaking in a hot sprin...
If there’s one category of shopping that I consistently see travelers obsess over — and rightfully so — ...
Planning where to sleep is one of the first big decisions for any trip to Japan, and the Airbnb vs hotel in Ja...
If you’ve ever arrived at Tokyo Station with a heavy suitcase and a full day of sightseeing ahead of you...
If you ask most foreigners where to find Japan’s best ramen, they’ll say Tokyo or Sapporo. Honestl...
If there’s one day trip I recommend to almost every traveler who visits me in Tokyo, it’s Hakone. ...
