10 of the Best Things to Do in Kyoto in Autumn on a Mindful Trip
What is there to do in Kyoto, Japan? After a crazy and amazing few days in Tokyo, we were looking for an experience that was…
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Are Japanese Stereotypes True? Let’s Test the Big Ones on a Trip to Japan
Stereotypes abound for different cultures, and in Japan, this is particularly true. One of the fun and educational parts of travel is taking a look…
The Best Reasons to Travel from Tokyo to Matsumoto in the Spring
Most one- to two-week travel itineraries in Japan cover the highlights: Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. In fact, we did that very trip when we spent…
10 of the Best Things to Do in Kanazawa in the Spring
Kanazawa City is located northwest of Matsumoto along the coast of Japan in Ishikawa Prefecture. We spent 2 days in Kanazawa as a very calculated…
What is the Best Nikko Day Trip Itinerary and Is It Worth the Journey?
Nikko is a fantastic UNESCO World Heritage-listed destination for an ambitious day trip from Tokyo in April. Nikko is a town located in the mountains…
Japan by Train: How to Make the Most of a One Week Japanese Itinerary
If you have just one week to spend in Japan, taking the high-speed train is one of the fastest, most scenic, and cost-effective ways to…
What to Eat in Japan: 30 Must-Try Foods
What to eat in Japan? Japan offers some of the best cuisine in the world. People love Japanese food everywhere in the world but a…
One Week in Japan: The Best Things to See, Do, and Eat in the Spring
Springtime in Japan is a bucket list vacation for many people. We had the chance to fulfill our own dream of spring in Japan with…
Is Osaka Worth Visiting? Elevate Your Vacation with This Smart Add-on
Our whistle-stop, one-week trip around Japan by train presents a perfect example of how we leverage our limited paid time off to take enriching vacations,…