August in Japan is the hottest month of the year, as many people flock to air-conditioned spaces such as shopping malls to escape the humidity. August is the time to put on a yukata (casual kimono), visit a local...
Best Hotels with View of Tokyo Tower and Which Rooms to Book
Tokyo’s iconic skyline includes landmarks such as Tokyo Mode Gakuen, the Skytree, and the famous Tokyo Tower. Inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Tokyo Tower is the second tallest structure in Japan after the Skytree and has become...
A 5-Day Tokyo Itinerary for Beginners – What to See and Do in Japan’s Capital!
Welcome to this detailed 5-day Tokyo itinerary, designed as the ultimate guide for first-time visitors to Japan. I have updated it as of January 2024 to reflect new attractions and must-do experiences! My goal is to help you maximize...
Tokyo in Spring – 17 Best Things to See and Do in 2024
Tokyo in spring is synonymous with cherry blossoms, hanami parties, and festivals, making it the busiest time of year to visit Japan. However, outside of the cherry blossoms, there are still plenty of things to see and do. This...
20 of the Most Famous Streets in Tokyo You Need to Visit
There’s so much to see and do in Tokyo, where do you begin? You can start by putting away your guidebook! You could wander the streets of Japan’s capital every day for a year and still not see it...
27 Cool Hotels in Japan – Most Unique Places To Stay!
Heading to Japan? Then you need to check out this list of cool hotels in Japan, updated for 2024! There are so many accommodation options in Japan to choose from, but why not make your trip as memorable as...
4 Day Tokyo Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
If you only have 4 days in Tokyo, this 4 day Tokyo itinerary will allow you to plan your trip with ease and navigate the city like a local. Don’t waste time on unnecessary train rides and overpriced tourist...
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...