by Tokyo Becky | May 22, 2026 | Osaka
Osaka is one of the best-located cities in Japan for day trips. Every destination on this list is reachable in under 90 minutes from central Osaka, which means that you can spend your day exploring Japan rather than sitting on a train. From the beauty of Kyoto to the...
by Tokyo Becky | May 16, 2026 | Top Japan Tips
I arrived in Tokyo in 2004 with an empty wardrobe, a teacher’s salary, and no idea what Uniqlo was. Twenty years later, 75% of my wardrobe is Uniqlo, and I have never once regretted it. Consider this your definitive Uniqlo Japan shopping guide, written by...
by Tokyo Becky | May 13, 2026 | Mt. Fuji
Mount Fuji is one of the most iconic sights on earth, and the good news is that you do not need to climb it to fall completely in love with it. This 2-day Mount Fuji itinerary is designed for travelers who want to spend one night in the area and see the mountain at...
by Tokyo Becky | May 2, 2026 | Top Japan Tips
Japan is one of the best countries in the world to eat on a budget and the Japanese chain restaurant is one of your secret weapons to save money and fill your belly. Here are the 13 best cheap places to eat in Japan that are chains you can find around the country....
by Tokyo Becky | May 1, 2026 | Nagoya
Dear readers, I have some incredible news! After more than two years trying to make it happen, I finally achieved my dream of going to Ghibli Park in Aichi Prefecture near Nagoya, Japan in 2026! Today, I’d like to tell you how I got tickets, my experience at...
