by Angelie | Last updated Jan 8, 2026 | Japan Travel, Japan Transportation
So, you’re planning a trip to Japan and looking for a quick escape from the neon lights of Tokyo. You’ve probably heard of Hakone, the hot spring town with the pirate ships, the unique black eggs, and those elusive views of Mount Fuji. Most travellers head there...
by Angelie | Last updated Mar 17, 2026 | Japanese Food & Drinks, Japan Experience Guides, Tokyo Experience Guides
Japanese cuisine is famous across the globe. For many travellers, eating their way through Tokyo or Kyoto is the main reason for the trip. But we find that simply tasting the food isn’t always enough. In fact, one of the most frequent requests we get from our...
by Jessica | Last updated Dec 27, 2025 | Winter in Japan, Celebrations & Holidays in Japan
Are you looking for New Year’s fireworks in Tokyo and…struggling? Don’t worry, it’s a rite of passage for Westerners spending the holidays in Japan to discover that things are done a little differently. New Year’s Eve is traditionally a time for family and temple...
by Angelie | Last updated Dec 23, 2025 | Japan Area Guide
Iwate is the second-largest prefecture in Japan, but in our experience, it is still one of the quietest. It covers a massive area, stretching from the Sanriku Coast in the east to the mountains in the west. When we send clients to Tohoku, they often watch Iwate blur...
by Angelie | Last updated Feb 27, 2026 | Japan Travel, Japan Nightlife, Tokyo Travel Guide
Japan is one of those places that never sits still. Just when you think you have seen the highlights, something completely new appears. While 2025 was defined by the massive World Expo in Osaka, 2026 is shifting focus. We are calling it the year of “New...
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