by Angelie | Last updated Feb 13, 2026 | Japan Transportation
If you are planning a trip to Japan, you have likely seen photos of the sleek, white nose of a train speeding past Mount Fuji. This is the Shinkansen, or as most travellers call it, the bullet train. We have spent years hopping on and off these trains, and we can tell...
by Angelie | Last updated Feb 11, 2026 | Japan Experience Guides
Many people assume that Osaka is just a smaller version of Tokyo, but the two cities have completely different personalities, especially once the sun goes down. The people here are famously friendly and easy to talk to. In other Japanese cities, there can be a bit of...
by Angelie | Last updated Feb 6, 2026 | Japan Experience Guides
If you are planning a trip to Japan, you have likely heard that Osaka is the place where you go to eat. This city is loud, a bit gritty, and completely obsessed with its local food culture. While Tokyo is polished and Kyoto is quiet, Osaka is the place where you come...
by Jessica | Last updated Feb 5, 2026 | Japan Experience Guides
If you’re visiting Takayama’s historic old town, then Takayama Jinya is one of the most important sites to see. The building is the only complete jinya left in Japan, with centuries of history perfectly preserved in this Edo-complex turned into a museum. The former...
by Angelie | Last updated Feb 4, 2026 | Japan Itinerary
If you only have 24 hours in Osaka, you need to move fast. This city is a loud, energetic destination that is best experienced on foot and with an empty stomach. While you could easily spend a week here, this 1 day Osaka itinerary is designed to hit the...
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