HOKKAIDO Hokkaido Dairy and Cheese Guide: Tasting the Northern Frontier When you think of Japanese cuisine, you likely picture sushi, ramen, or tempura. Cheese and dairy rarely make… READ STORY →
KYOTO & KANSAI The Hub of Kansai: A Guide to Budget-Friendly Day Trips from Osaka Osaka is often called the “Kitchen of Japan,” a reference to its incredible food culture. But for the… READ STORY →
PLANNING & ESSENTIALS The Barrier-Free Frontier: An Accessibility Guide for Japan Travelers There is a common misconception that Japan is a difficult destination for travelers with mobility issues. The image… READ STORY →
KYOTO & KANSAI The Belly of Osaka: The Ultimate Osaka Kuromon Market Guide There is a saying in Japan: Kyoto no kidaore, Osaka no kuidaore. (Kyoto people ruin themselves on clothes;… READ STORY →
KYOTO & KANSAI The Flow of Time: A Guide to Kyoto’s Secret River Walks Kyoto is a city defined by water. Geographically, it is a basin, cradled by mountains on three sides.… READ STORY →
HOKKAIDO The Warrior’s Path: A Fist of the North Star Pilgrimage in Hokkaido In the year 199X, the world was engulfed in nuclear flames… or so the intro goes. In the… READ STORY →
ALL JAPAN The Ultimate Sanctuary: Top Ryokan with Private Outdoor Baths There is a moment that defines the perfect trip to Japan. It isn’t standing in the scramble crossing… READ STORY →
KYOTO & KANSAI The Kitchen of the Ancient Capital: The Ultimate Kyoto’s Local Market Guide Kyoto is often described in terms of silence. We think of the silent Zen rock gardens, the hushed… READ STORY →
ALL JAPAN The Gourmet Guide to the Glow: Eating at Convenience Stores on a Budget In most countries, the “convenience store” is a place of last resort. It is where you buy a… READ STORY →
KYOTO & KANSAI Silence in the Stone: A Guide to Kyoto’s Secret Zen Gardens Kyoto is a city of contradictions. It is the spiritual heart of Japan, a place of profound stillness… READ STORY →
MONEY & PAYMENTS The Art of Kosupa: The Ultimate Guide to Budget-Friendly Shopping in Japan There is a lingering myth about Japan, a hangover from the “Bubble Era” of the 1980s: that it… READ STORY →
GETTING AROUND Beyond the Shinkansen: The Ultimate Guide to Domestic Flights in Japan When the world dreams of travel in Japan, it dreams of the Shinkansen. The image of the bullet… READ STORY →
