by Jessica | Last updated Jun 5, 2026 | Japan Travel
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 beauty…the list truly doesn’t stop. But whilst the ways you can enjoy a trip to...
by Angelie | Last updated Jun 3, 2026 | Japan Experience Guides
Choosing between the best zoos in Japan is a bit like choosing a favourite ramen shop: everyone has an opinion, and half of those opinions are based on nostalgia rather than reality. The internet will tell you everywhere is wonderful. Your friend who visited in 2019...
by Angelie | Last updated May 29, 2026 | Japan Area Guide
Karuizawa is essentially the Hamptons of Japan. If you are expecting a rugged, untouched mountain village where you might stumble upon a lonely monk, you are in the wrong place. Instead, it is more like a polished resort town built for upscale weekend getaways....
by Angelie | Last updated May 28, 2026 | Japan Experience Guides
Travelling in Japan during the summer months, you’ll realise soon enough that the humidity in this country is not a joke. You will find yourself looking for any excuse to stand in front of a supermarket air conditioner or linger in the refrigerated aisle for far too...
by Angelie | Last updated May 21, 2026 | Celebrations & Holidays in Japan, Summer in Japan
Sanno Matsuri is one of Tokyo’s three great festivals, yet a lot of visitors end up watching it from the wrong street, at the wrong hour, with no idea what they’re actually witnessing. Held every other year at Hie Shrine in Akasaka, this procession once...
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