by Angelie | Jan 31, 2026 | Japan Area Guide
Osaka is the rebellious younger sibling to Kyoto’s traditional elder. If Kyoto is where you go to reflect and breathe, Osaka is where you go to let loose and eat. It is loud, friendly, and unapologetically bold. Most travellers following the “Golden...
by Jessica | Dec 25, 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 | Dec 23, 2025 | 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...
by Jessica | Dec 18, 2025 | Japan Experience Guides, Japanese Food & Drinks
Tsukiji and Nishiki are cool, but have you heard of Omicho Market in Kanazawa? It’s been around ever since the Edo Period, has close to 200 food stalls, and gives you the chance to try the very best foods and dishes that Kanazawa has to offer…all in one place. In my...
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