Japan Articles

36 Books on Japan That’ll Spark Your Wanderlust

Planning a trip to Japan and looking for a book set in the country? Or do you just want to dip your toes into Japanese literature and need some ideas about what to read? In this post, I’m going to share with you my honest and unbiased review of 34 of my favorite and...

A Foolproof Japan Packing List for Summer 2024

Are you planning a trip to Japan this summer? It’s gonna be VERY hot! So, you’ve got to make sure you pack the right stuff for your trip. In this article, I’m going to share with you a foolproof Japan packing list that will help you survive the summer heat and all the...

Shirakawa-go Itinerary: Enter a Japanese Fairy Tale

Shirakawa-go makes the perfect day trip from Takayama or the perfect day trip from Kanazawa. It also makes a great stopover when traveling from Takayama to Kanazawa or from Kanazawa to Takayama. Here is my suggested Shirakawa-go itinerary for 1 day. I've also...

How to Find the PERFECT Place to Stay in Tokyo (Even on a Budget)

Struggling with figuring out where to stay in Tokyo? I totally get it. There are so many neighborhoods and hotels to choose from, and each has its pros and cons. Ginza is central but expensive. Asakusa is cheap but far away. There seems to be no place that checks all...