by Venese | Last updated Apr 15, 2024 | Japan Area Guide, Japan Nightlife
Thinking about going out to Shinjuku bars for a night out? Shop, eat, party and drink—all in the district of Shinjuku. From the towering skyscrapers to the vibrant neon lights, Shinjuku pulsates with energy day and night, drawing both locals and tourists alike to its...
by Angelie | Last updated Jul 29, 2026 | Japan Travel
Kyoto vs Osaka is a classic dilemma for anyone planning their first trip to Japan. The two cities sit a fifteen-minute Shinkansen ride apart, close enough that people assume the choice barely matters. But actually, it matters more than most first-timers expect. Since...
by Jessica | Last updated Jul 20, 2026 | Japan Itinerary, Summer in Japan, Uncategorized
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 vacation destinations in the country. Why? Because the weather is lovely,...
by Angelie | Last updated Jul 10, 2026 | Japan Travel
Kyoto tends to get filed under “serious” travel, the place you go for history and culture rather than fun, and I think that reputation puts a lot of parents off before they have even looked properly. Almost every year we visit family in Osaka over the...
by Angelie | Last updated Jul 8, 2026 | Japan Travel
When parents start researching things to do in Japan with kids for their trip, they usually end up frustrated, staring at a list of temples and shrines that look stunning in photographs but are absolute torture for an energetic five-year-old. Living in Japan and...
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