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12 Best Day Trips From Tokyo (top freaking picks for 2025)
Tired of Tokyo? Check out these top day trips!
Japan Vending Machines — The Guide (all you need to know)
Everything you ever wanted to know about vending machines in Japan!
Here’s What to Pack for Japan (a checklist for every season)
Japan is epic — but pack smart.
This is the Best Time to Visit Japan (advice from a local)
This is when you go to Japan.
The Ultimate Japan Train Guide (get around with confidence)
Take the trains in Japan with full confidence.
13 Coolest Tokyo Neighborhoods (my go-to spots as a local)
Tokyo is cool. But you know what's even cooler? These specific spots.
4 Best VPNs for Japan (who I always use for travel in Asia)
These are my go-to VPNs when traveling to Japan and Asia.
My Tokyo teamLab Planets Review (why I keep going back)
This is teamLab (the review).
7 Best Share Houses in Tokyo (where I stay + more)
These are my favorite share houses in Tokyo.
The Best SIM Card for Japan (who I always use)
I love a good SIM card.
Is Japan English-Friendly? Sometimes (so here are some tips)
Don’t worry, you don’t need to know Japanese to visit Japan.
Staying Over One Month In Japan? How I Do Multi-Month Trips
Here’s how I enjoy long-term stays in The Land of the Rising Sun.
Key Etiquette In Japan (learn these things before you go)
Know these rules and you’ll be good.
Where to Stay In Tokyo Your First Time (my 8 favorite areas)
Tokyo is big. So here’s my curated list of where to stay.
How to Plan A Trip to Japan In 8 Steps (tips from a local)
Japan is waiting.
30+ Unique Things to Do In Tokyo (an epic ongoing list)
Ready to explore Tokyo? Epic. Check out my list of awesome and unique things to do in the world’s biggest city!
12 Pros and Cons of Living In Japan (my experience)
I love staying in Japan (mostly…).
Tokyo vs. Osaka (+ Kyoto): 8 Biggest Differences
Tokyo vs. Osaka (and Kyoto) — this all you need to know.
12 Interesting Facts About Japan (that still surprise me)
Japan is fascinating. These are the most interesting facts that still get me.
How to Move to Japan In 4 Steps (how I did it)
Moving to Japan is an awesome decision. So here’s everything you need know on how to do it.