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
JAPAN’S KUMANO KODO TRAIL • All You Need to Know
If you’re considering hiking Japan’s Kumano Kodo trail, you are in for a real adventure. Deep in the Kii Peninsula, you can easily find yourself lost in another time. The Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail is why you travel to Japan. It’s where you can disconnect and feel at peace with … Read More
25 Best Things to do in Kyoto, Japan • 2019 GUIDE
So you’re in Japan’s cultural city and looking for the best things to do in Kyoto? Well, we have you covered. Kyoto is one of the top places to visit in Japan. It carries a world-class reputation and was once the capital of Japan. Needless to say, there is a … Read More
Is Japan Expensive? Here’s What a Trip to Japan Cost
Is Japan as expensive as people say? No! But it certainly isn’t a backpacker destination either. Read on to find out what a trip to Japan really costs. I’ve been to Japan on extended trips three times now and will continue to return year after year. It is my favorite … Read More
30 Japan Travel Tips To Know Before You Go (2019)
Traveling to Japan for the first time? Lucky You! Japan is my favorite country to travel around. It has a unique culture, world-class service, amazing food, polite people, and so many things to do. That being said arriving here can be a bit shocking for first-timers, so I wanted to … Read More
What to Wear in Japan? The Ultimate Japan Packing List
Wondering what to wear in Japan? You aren’t alone. Japan can be a very tricky country to pack for as there are so many styles you can go with, and of course, every season is different. We’ve traveled to Japan during all their four seasons. Most of Japan is a … Read More
30 BEST THINGS TO DO IN OSAKA, JAPAN
Located on the island of Honshu is Japan’s third largest city, Osaka. The city is huge with a population of over 2.5 million people and is bustling with plenty of things to see in Osaka. Osaka isn’t always located on the traditional Japan tourist trail like Kyoto and Tokyo, but … Read More
29 Reasons Why Japan is My Favorite Country to Travel
If I were forced to pick a favorite country to travel in, it would have to be Japan. It’s a sentiment we often think about as every person we talk to ask for our favorite country to travel. Not that it is a secret, I’ve noted numerous times on this … Read More