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Top 8 Underrated Places in Tokyo to Visit in 2025
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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The Best Free Things to Do in Kyoto According to Locals
Kyoto has a reputation for being the kind of city that slowly drains your wallet. Every time you turn a corner, there is another beautiful temple charging an entry fee, another famous garden with a...
Stunning Japanese Flowers to See in May
Everyone talks about cherry blossom season, and fair enough, it is spectacular. But if you ask long-term residents here which month is their favourite for flower-chasing in Japan, we bet a...
The Basics of Filming in Japan: Laws, Permits, and Locations
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Kyoto is the historical centre of Japanese green tea, and if you care about matcha at all, this is THE city to visit. In fact, with too many to choose from, it is almost a challenge to find the best...
How A Professional Japan Travel Planner Builds Your Custom Japan Itinerary From Scratch
Planning a trip to Japan is exciting, but it can turn into a real headache fast. There is just so much information out there, and a lot of it is the same recycled advice copy-pasted across a hundred...
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...
Where to Actually Find the Best Matcha in Tokyo!
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...
The Ultimate Japan Bucket List: 60+ Unmissable Japanese Experiences
Is it possible to “complete” Japan from a travel point of view? We’re not sure…but we definitely can try. As a travel agency made up of travel lovers who have made a point of exploring up and down...
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...
What is a Japan Media Fixer? And Why Work with a Local Producer in Japan?
If you’re based abroad and planning a media shoot in Japan, you may already be considering hiring a Japan media fixer. They are a person or team already established in Japan, with experience in...
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...
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Japan is an excellent MICE destination for many reasons. With its historical and cultural impact, the nation is suited for varied itineraries that suit a range of professional goals and industries,...