by Angelie | Dec 4, 2025 | Tokyo Travel Guide, Tokyo Itineraries, Tokyo Neighbourhood Guides
Working in the Japan travel industry, we often get asked what the one perfect place is to see ‘old’ Tokyo. For us, that place is always Asakusa. Yes, it is home to the famous Sensoji Temple, which you see on every guide. But we can tell you this: Asakusa is so much...
by Jessica | Nov 29, 2025 | Japan Pop Culture
I think it’s safe to say that pop culture in Japan isn’t like anywhere else in the world. It incorporates an incredible kaleidoscope of things and is somehow both one of Japan’s most defining elements, but in itself, incredibly difficult to define. It covers anime and...
by Jessica | Nov 27, 2025 | Winter in Japan, Tokyo Experience Guides
There are so many great reasons to want to plan a trip to Tokyo during winter: the comforting (and delicious) food, long onsen visits, the beautiful winter illuminations that light up the city…and, of course, the Tokyo winter day trips! Did you know you can go on a...
by Angelie | Nov 25, 2025 | Japanese Food & Drinks, Japan Cultural Experiences, Japan Experience Guides
We know the feeling well. You duck under the noren curtains, slide open the wooden door, and step into a hushed room. The chef looks up from the counter, and suddenly, you feel a bit out of your depth. Omakase can feel incredibly intimidating for a first-timer, but...
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