My Latest Posts
From Tokyo’s hidden treasures to breathtaking destinations beyond, my latest blogs bring you closer to the heart of Japan.
26 Things NOT to Do in Japan
Knowing these things not to do in Japan
definitely helped me fit in much better during my 13 years in Japan, but it took years for me to learn all of them. Today, I’m giving you the shortcuts you need to be a Japan-savvy traveler TODAY, not tomorrow.
Mt. Koya and Japan’s Largest Graveyard (at Night!)
The Best Place to Stay for Your First Time in Tokyo
Shinjuku not only has direct train access from Tokyo’s Narita airport (and direct bus access from both Narita and Haneda airports), but its train station also has 36 platforms and another 17 platforms (51 total) accessed through hallways to five directly connected stations, making Shinjuku the busiest train station in the world by total number of passengers.
16 Japanese Phrases to Help You Impress the Japanese
The 8 Best Hiking Trails in Japan That You Will Never Forget
19 Japan Customs You Need to Know Before Your First Trip to Japan
Shimokitazawa: Stories from Nine Years in Tokyo’s Coolest Neighborhood
Finding Apartments in Japan for 1 Month or More
Searching for apartments in Japan for one month or more can feel overwhelming the first time you visit Japan. As someone who moved to Japan three different times within a 13-year stint and stayed in Japan for more than one month two other times, I can really speak from experience.
Where to Find the Best Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo
How to Watch a Japanese Baseball Game
How to Move to Japan with a Digital Nomad Visa
Moving to Japan Is Not as Hard as You Think
The Best Place to Stay in Japan: Why Osaka Beats Tokyo
How to Visit Tokyo’s Largest Hot Spring (Right Next to Golden Gai)
27 Laws in Japan That You Probably Didn’t Know!
Golden Gai: One Place Not To Miss When in Tokyo
Shimokitazawa: Tokyo’s Most Walkable Neighborhood
The Nakasendo Trail: Hiking through Japan’s Traditional Postal Towns
Momoiwaso, Rebun Island, Japan: A Guide to the Only Hostel in the World with Its Own Time Zone
Your Perfect 3-Day Itinerary in Kyoto
Travel Around Japan
Hiking the Kumano Kodo, One of Japan’s Most Incredible Journeys
Yes, We Really Do Have Snow Monkeys…….Love, Japan
