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We all know the famous neighbourhoods in Tokyo, like Shinjuku, Harajuku and Shibuya. If you’re anything like me, you might have been to these areas a lot and want to discover some new...
Japan Travel Tips 2025: 33 Insider Hacks for Making the Most of Your Trip
Whether it’s your first trip to Japan or you’ve been more times than you can count, the country has a magical way of always feeling fresh and surprising. One minute you’re buying hot coffee in a...
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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...
20 Best MICE Activities in Japan for Teams, Retreats, and Industry Immersion
Curating a professional-focused Japan itinerary can be challenging, not because it is difficult to find experiences suited to the trip, but due to the huge array of opportunities on offer. As a...
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...
7 Best MICE Destinations in Japan for Events of All Sizes
Whilst there is a wealth of amazing travel destinations across Japan, when it comes to cities and areas specifically suited to MICE tourism, the conversation shifts. These places must not only be...
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...
An Extensive Guide to MICE Tourism in Japan
The benefits of exploring MICE tourism in Japan are expansive and impressive. The country is one of the world’s most organised and respected choices for business events, as well as a highly desired...
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...
Luxury Japan Travel: From Private Stays to One-of-a-Kind Experiences
Japan offers a level of luxury that is arguably unmatched anywhere else on earth. In our experience, the best is simply the baseline here. After all, this is the land of ‘omotenashi’, where...
Hoshinoya Nara Prison: Japan’s Newest (and Strangest) Luxury Hotel
Have you heard about Hoshinoya Nara Prison? It’s Japan’s first (and probably going to be the only) luxury hotel built inside a real-life prison. With the grand opening coming later in 2026, it’s...
The Best Ryokan in Kyoto: A Complete Guide for Every Budget
If you are finally going on that dream Kyoto trip, you will probably spend your days walking miles to see those famous shrines and temples. By the time the sun goes down, your feet will be tired,...
2-Day Kyoto Itinerary: See the Best of the City in 48 Hours
If you search for a Kyoto itinerary, you are going to get blasted with photos of golden temples and those orange gates at Fushimi Inari. Those places are iconic for a reason, but after years of...
Our Nijigen No Mori Guide for Visiting Awaji Island Anime Park
Nijigen no Mori is easily one of the most underrated otaku experiences in Japan. The anime- and video game-themed adventure park is located on its own island (hence being also known as Awaji Island...