If you find yourself in Japan in mid-to-late September and walk through a park in the late evening, you might just come across hundreds of Japanese people staring up at the sky. Although it might...
5 Amazing Fukuoka Day Trips to Experience More of Kyushu
We’ll just say it: more people should visit Fukuoka! It’s one of the most underrated cities in Japan for so, so many reasons, but today we want to talk about the amazing Fukuoka day trips! The...
Top Tokyo Food Tours for 2026: The Right Tour For You
It’s fairly well accepted that Tokyo is one of the best food cities in the world, but actually knowing where to eat isn't always easy. The top spots are often tiny, unmarked, or tucked down an alley...
3 Japan Honeymoon Itineraries for Different Types of Couples
Planning a honeymoon in Japan is such an exciting prospect. You’re probably envisioning once-in-a-lifetime dinners, private tea ceremonies, late-night walks through lantern-lit alleyways…and all of...
3 Japan Retirement Trip Itineraries for Different Types of Travellers
If you’re planning on celebrating your retirement with a trip to Japan, then first of all, congratulations! And secondly, we think you’ve made a great choice. Japan has so much to offer, with its...
6 Refreshing Summer Day Trips From Kyoto to Escape the City
There are so many reasons to visit Kyoto during the summer…but the weather probably isn’t one of them. It’s always crowded, but when it’s also super hot and unbelievably humid, the city can become...
Our 7-Day Hokkaido Summer Itinerary for the Ultimate Road Trip
Thinking about a summer trip to Japan’s northern island? Well, it’s an incredible idea. And one that the locals in Tokyo and Kyoto will envy, with Hokkaido being one of the most desirable summer...
6 Amazing Summer Day Trips From Tokyo to Escape The Heat
Visiting Tokyo during the summer can be amazing. There are non-stop festivals and fireworks displays, and who doesn’t love eating kakigouri (shaved ice) on a hot afternoon in the sun? But we also...
The Complete Gion Matsuri Guide for First-Timers
Summer in Japan means two things: hot weather and festivals! And as the country’s biggest summer festival, Gion Matsuri is worth suffering all the heat and humidity just to experience it. The...
The Ultimate 7-Day Kyushu Itinerary (Without a Car)
Choosing Kyushu for your Japan trip might just be the best decision you could make. Compared to the busyness of Honshu, the region is incredibly quiet and relaxed, but with some of the most amazing...
Our 7-Day Queer Japan Itinerary for First-Timers in Japan
Travelling anywhere for the first time as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community can come with its complications. But we’re happy to tell you that the hardest thing about travelling as a queer person in...
Our LGBTQIA+ Japan Travel Guide for Planning an Unforgettable Trip
As a Japan-based travel agency, we know that the experience of travelling anywhere in the world as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community comes with more complications than it should. There are...
Japan Guided Tour or Plan It Yourself? My Recommendations…
Japan is an amazing place to visit for far too many reasons than I can list in just the intro of one blog post. The food, the history, the culture, the safety, the theme parks, the natural...
The Basics of Filming in Japan: Laws, Permits, and Locations
Filming in Japan is an amazing opportunity to capture serene beauty, unique crafts, and some truly novel experiences. However, it also comes with plenty of rules. Regulations are shaped by both the...
Complete Guide to Being a Vegan in Kyoto (and 15 Best Restaurants)
Planning a trip to Japan and wondering just how possible it is to be a vegetarian or vegan in Kyoto? We have good and bad news. The bad is that Japan is not exactly the most vegan-friendly country...