The Japan Most People Miss (Because There’s No Bullet Train)
A few weeks ago I finished a call with someone who had just come back from the Kumano Kodo in […]
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How I Embarrassed Myself in Japan (one wrong word in Japanese)
Making language mistakes in Japan is basically a rite of passage. I know because I’ve made so many of them.
The ¥50,000 question: Do you still need a JR Pass?
I used to feel like I was getting away with something. Standing on a Shinkansen platform with a 7-day Japan
Dotonbori and The Bridge Where Over 5000 People Jumped into the Canal in Osaka
The first time I visited Dotonbori, I didn’t know what takoyaki was. I stood on the bridge crossing the canal,
I Did Car Camping in Japan (and it was perfect)
I have to admit I was skeptical. When my wife first suggested we spend the night in our car during
The Japanese 3.5-Star Secret: Plus 4 Apps Locals Rely On
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from my travels across Japan, it’s that going digital is the key to unlocking
Why You’ll Love Exploring Japan’s Supermarkets and Depachika
It’s just after noon in Osaka, and the air above ground smells like takoyaki and car exhaust. I step into
Mount Fuji, Ramen, Anime: How to Fit It All In During Your Trip to Japan
Why do you want to visit Japan? The answer is unique to you. Perhaps, like me, you’re yearning for an outside
I Remember These Japan Travel Fears Too
I remember the feeling all too well. Before my first trip to Japan, the excitement was overwhelming, but so were
🚽 Why Japan’s Toilets Will Change How You Travel
One of the most universal travel problems has nothing to do with lost luggage or long lines. It’s that desperate,