Travel Tips

From patient pups to internet inu (dog), Japan is home to a number of outstanding doggos who have marked their territory in the nation’s history… Read More »A Wagging Tale: Meet Japan’s Most Revered Dogs That Made History

Renowned for its deep blue hue, Lake Mashu is one of Hokkaido’s finest natural sights! Known in the Ainu language as Kamuito, the ‘Lake of… Read More »Best Things to Do At Lake Mashu – Hokkaido’s Mysterious Volcanic Lake

Japan is the dream trip of a lifetime for many, but the last thing you want is for reality to come crashing down around you… Read More »How Much do Tourists Really Spend in ‘Expensive’ Japan?

If you’re wondering what to eat in Sendai, the largest city in the Tohoku region of Japan, you’re in for a treat! With Sendai’s easy… Read More »Where to Eat in Sendai: Best Sendai Foods to Try & Tasty Restaurants

Japan’s rail system is deservedly praised, with efficient and clean trains that run pretty much everywhere in the country. There’s another way to get around… Read More »On the Road Again: Japan’s Rest Stops and Roadside Stations

Tokyo provides fascinating experiences for dining, shopping, entertainment and classic sightseeing spots such as Ueno, Asakusa, Shinjuku, and Shibuya will always be popular, but here… Read More »7 Stylish Neighborhoods That Will Make You Fall In Love With Tokyo All Over Again

World Aquatics Championships 2023 Fukuoka The competition will take place at several venues around Fukuoka City, starting with diving at Fukuoka Prefectural Pool and choreographed… Read More »2023 Summer Events and Races

During summer months in Kyoto, the central districts of Shijo and Sanjo twinkle with the lights of elevated kawayuka platforms, where diners sit by the… Read More »Ohara: Tranquil Getaway to the North of Kyoto

It’s a busy day if you’re an English teacher in Japan. You might have four lessons, so you race to your classroom. They’re a good… Read More »Reviving the Classroom Spirit: Managing an Unmotivated English Class