by Tokyo Becky | Mar 21, 2026 | Japan Travel
By Tokyo Becky Most people think of neon and skyscrapers when they picture Tokyo. What they do not picture is being buried in the sand in a hot outdoor spring surrounded by Greek-style stone columns or a coral reef so clear you can see sea turtles feeding 15 feet...
by Tokyo Becky | Mar 16, 2026 | Japan Travel
Moving to a new country, especially one as different and as far away as Japan, always comes with its unique challenges. Never fear – Tokyo Becky is here to help! Here are the Top 10 things that I wish I’d known when moving to Japan, and I hope that these...
by Tokyo Becky | Mar 15, 2026 | Japan Travel
During my 13-plus years living in Tokyo, I have been stopped countless times by first-time visitors asking how to get the most out of their trip to Japan. After serving as unofficial tour guide to friends, family, strangers I met in coffee shops the day before (hi,...
by Tokyo Becky | Mar 15, 2026 | Japan Travel
Wild Japanese macaques soaking in a steaming mountain hot spring, surrounded by deep cedar forest and snow. Jigokudani Monkey Park in Nagano Prefecture is one of the most singular wildlife experiences on earth, and in 2026 it has never been easier to visit. (Updated...
by Tokyo Becky | Mar 13, 2026 | Japan Travel
I covered our first list of five places to see in Tokyo here, so now let’s move on to five more amazing places to see in the most populated city on the planet. Let’s count down from #6 to #10. 6. Ueno The east side of Tokyo is the quieter, more traditional side...
