Tokyo has an overwhelming number of places claiming to serve the best matcha. But from one tea lover to another, the truth is that the best matcha in Tokyo really does depend on what you're looking...
How Bad Is Rainy Season in Japan? An Honest Guide From Locals
If you are planning a trip to Japan around the summer, you have probably stumbled across the words ‘tsuyu’ and ‘rainy season’, and immediately started second-guessing yourself. That is completely...
Guide to the Best Breweries in Tokyo for Drinking Like a Local
Tokyo's craft beer scene has been building for decades, and it has now reached the point where you really do not need to stick to the big commercial names anymore. The city is full of independent...
Where to Buy Whisky in Tokyo: The 2026 Savvy Collector’s Guide
Knowing where to buy whisky in Tokyo is half the battle even if you already know what you are looking for. Tokyo will do what it always does: overwhelm you with options and make you feel like...
Travelling to Japan During Golden Week: Best Places to Visit to Avoid the Crowds
Travelling to Japan during Golden Week gets bad press. Yes, the crowds are real, the sold-out trains are real, and the queues snaking outside Kyoto's most popular temples are very real. But the...
Japan’s New Tax-Free System: How to Pay First and Get Your Refund at the Airport (2026)
If you've shopped tax-free in Japan before, you'll know the old system was straightforward: flash your passport at the register, the 10% consumption tax was knocked off your bill on the spot, and...
What to Expect from Golden Week in Japan: The Complete 2026 Traveller’s Guide
Every year, for roughly ten days between late April and early May, Japan collectively exhales and goes on holiday. All at once. Around 40 million people take to the roads, railways, airports, and...
The Best Free Things to Do in Osaka According to Locals
Osaka is famous for being a place where the food is so good that you end up spending all your money hopping from takoyaki stands to kushikatsu restaurants. Luckily, you do not need a big budget to...
Best Onsen in Beppu: A Curated Guide to Japan’s Hot Spring Capital
The first thing you will notice when you arrive in Beppu is the steam. It drifts out of the drains, rises from behind houses, and hangs over the city like a low cloud. This is because the city sits...
Kumamoto Guide & Itinerary for the Best Things to Do in the Prefecture
Most people heading to Kyushu tend to stick to the bright lights of Fukuoka or the hot springs of Beppu. However, you should head further south to Kumamoto if you want to see a mix of massive-scale...
The Perfect Osaka 2-Day Itinerary for Food Lovers and First Timers
When planning a Japan itinerary, travellers often struggle to fit everything in. Very often, people treat Osaka as a quick afterthought between Tokyo and Kyoto. But here is the truth: the city...
The Ultimate Fukuoka Guide & 2-Day Itinerary
Fukuoka is easily one of the most underrated stops on a Japan trip. While everyone else is fighting the crowds in Kyoto or Tokyo, you should be heading south to the sunnier, friendlier capital of...
40 Things You Can Only Buy in Japan (Don’t Miss Any on Your Trip)
Let’s be real for a second. In the age of global e-commerce, the phrase "things you can only buy in Japan" is technically a bit of a stretch. Yes, you could probably find almost anything on this...
Top Tokyo Sakura Festivals for a Memorable Spring Itinerary
Tokyo gets pretty chaotic during the Tokyo cherry blossom festival season. The smell of grilled street food and the sight of falling petals really takes over the streets. If you are a traveller, you...
Off-the-Beaten-Path Japan: Travelling Beyond Kyoto and Tokyo
Let’s be clear about one thing: we know exactly why you want to visit Tokyo and Kyoto. These cities are famous for a reason, and we think everyone should see them at least once. However, with the...