by Jessica | Last updated Mar 3, 2026 | Japan Experience Guides
Have you heard about Hoshinoya Nara Prison? It’s Japan’s first (and probably going to be the only) luxury hotel built inside a real-life prison. With the grand opening coming later in 2026, it’s shaping up to be one of the most talked-about new Japanese hotels of the...
by Jessica | Last updated Mar 31, 2026 | Japan Experience Guides, Japan Pop Culture
Nijigen no Mori is easily one of the most underrated otaku experiences in Japan. The anime- and video game-themed adventure park is located on its own island (hence being also known as Awaji Island Anime Park), with attractions built around many of my (and probably...
by Angelie | Last updated Feb 18, 2026 | Japan Experience Guides
Kyoto is a place that feels like it has been on every must-visit list for decades. With over 2,000 temples and shrines, it is no wonder so many people flock here every year. You have likely seen the recent social media clips or headlines about overtourism, from the...
by Jessica | Last updated Feb 27, 2026 | Japan Area Guide
There’s a reason so many Japanese people dream of visiting Okinawa one day. The island prefecture is a paradise of tropical beaches, untouched nature, historic sites, and incredible food. It has some of the world’s most striking coastlines, with a laid-back island...
by Jessica | Last updated Feb 12, 2026 | Japanese Food & Drinks
For many, Dotonbori is the heart and soul of Osaka, and really is the place to experience the city’s slogan of kuidaore or “eat till you drop”. There are hundreds of places to eat, drink, snack, and shop, and whilst part of the fun is definitely just exploring...
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