If you are looking for ideas for day trips from Tokyo that are off the beaten path, then you should definitely check out Itako City in Ibaraki prefecture. Itako is actually less than one hour from Narita Airport and...
Day Trips from Tokyo: Kashima City, Ibaraki
If you are heading to Tokyo for a few days and would like to take a glimpse of Japanese life beyond the big city, then I highly recommend a trip to Kashima City in Ibaraki Prefecture. As far as...
Best Hotels to Stay in Tokyo: Nohga Hotel, Ueno
Nohga Hotel – At a Glance Planning your first visit to Tokyo can often seem quite daunting. There are 62 municipalities in the world’s biggest city, with thousands of hotels to choose from. If you have never visited, how...
Solving Underground Mysteries: Tokyo Metro Train Games
Tokyo Metro Train Games – Why do it? I find these days exploring new cities has become a little predictable. You can research everything about a place before you arrive, from which are the most popular tourist attractions, to...
An easy guide to the Japan Rail Pass!
It’s a question that comes up for most people the first time they visit Japan, to buy or not buy a Japan rail pass? I bought one when I visited Japan for two weeks back in 2014, and it...
How to hanami like a local: top tips on viewing cherry blossoms in Japan
Cherry Blossoms in Japan Sakura season has arrived once more; a short period of a few weeks where the cherry blossoms in Japan are out in full bloom. If you are visiting during late March to mid-April then I...
Things to do in Japan for first time visitors: How to plan the perfect trip!
Hello there! So you’re planning to visit Japan? That’s great! If it’s your first time then you may be feeling a little overwhelmed about how to go about planning your trip. Where you should you go? What should you...
A Visit to the Art Aquarium in Tokyo
Recently I had a very brief stopover in Tokyo before returning home to Shikoku. Despite not having slept for over 24 hours, I wanted to make the most of my evening in the big city. So I decided to...
Climbing Mount Fuji: a beginner’s story and useful tips!
Climbing Mount Fuji should be on any Japan travel bucket list. The official climbing season runs from July until mid-September so please consider trying it if you are visiting during this time. Having witnessed the sun rising over Japan...