Kōbe is a somewhat overlooked city in Japan. The usual big cities that get visited are the capital Tokyo, of course, and Osaka. Hiroshima and Kyoto get their fair share of visitors, too. But Kōbe? With its skyscrapers, multicultural history, oodles of old-school Western-style buildings to admire, beef, traditional gardens, … Read More
20 Best Things to do in Nara, Japan • Nara Travel Guide
Wondering what to do in Nara? Kyoto has its famous temples and was once the capital of Japan. However, less than an hour on the train, in fact, is Nara. Nara too has its famous temples and was also once the capital of Japan – but before Kyoto. Nara’s temples … Read More
Best Time To Visit Japan (2019) • Month By Month Breakdown
So, you’re wondering when is the best time to visit Japan. We don’t blame you. Japan is a wildly seasonal country, with four very different seasons. In fact, there may even be more than four seasons. There’s spring, summer, autumn, and winter, sure – but within these usual seasons there’s … Read More
Best Time to Visit Hokkaido (2019) • Month By Month Breakdown
Hokkaido is Japan’s Siberian north. Home to some truly polar temperatures that plunge way below zero, Hokkaido is home to prime snowboarding as much as some of the wildest, most remote slices of nature to be found in Japan. If you are wondering when the best time to visit Hokkaido … Read More
32 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN JAPAN + Japan Landmarks!
There are so many places to visit in Japan and Japan attractions it’s impossible to ever get bored. To check off all the amazing things to do in Japan would take lifetimes as there are so many unique places to visit in Japan. Hopefully this list will help you decide … Read More
70+ THINGS TO DO IN JAPAN • Ultimate Japan Bucket List & Guide
If you’re looking for the best things to do in Japan, don’t tell me because I am about to pretty jealous of you. After 80+ countries I have come to the conclusion that Japan is my absolute favorite country to travel through. The politeness, the sushi, the cleanliness, the temples … Read More
WHERE TO STAY IN TOKYO (2019) + Things to do in Tokyo
Japan’s most populous city, Tokyo is one of the best places to visit if you come to Asia. There are a lot of places to explore and stay, and more than enough sites to occupy you. In Tokyo, moving around is not an issue, because the city has one of … Read More
20 Top Things to do in Hiroshima, Japan • Hiroshima Travel Guide
Wondering what to do in Hiroshima? Hiroshima, Japan, is one of the country’s hotspots for cherry blossom viewing. It’s got a beautiful castle, some cool trams, fantastic food, a lot of nature, and a dark, tragic history. Most people know Hiroshimas as the place where the first atomic bomb was … Read More
RABBIT ISLAND, JAPAN • 11 Things You Need to Know About Ōkunoshima
With not one but two Cat Islands, Japan is known for having tiny islands with significant populations of cute domestic animals. You may already know this but, yes – there is also a Rabbit Island in Japan. Properly called Ōkunoshima, this small island is the place to go if you … Read More
22 Traditional Japanese Foods (+ Drinks AND Desserts) You Have to Try!
Are you wondering what to eat in Japan and the best Japanese food? We’ve been back to Japan numerous times, and while the culture, people, and the scenery are fantastic, it’s all the popular Japanese food items that keep bringing us back! Japanese food doesn’t just taste good, but it’s … Read More