by Angelie | Feb 20, 2026 | Japan Itinerary
If you search for a Kyoto itinerary, you are going to get blasted with photos of golden temples and those orange gates at Fushimi Inari. Those places are iconic for a reason, but after years of sending people here, let us tell you the truth: trying to see it all in 48...
by Jessica | Feb 19, 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 | 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 Angelie | Feb 14, 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 | 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...
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