Travel Tips

The Ashikaga Flower Park first opened in 1968 and now spans 94,000 square meters (23 acres) of land approximately 74 kilometers north of Tokyo. The… Read More »Ashikaga Flower Park Travel Guide

It will soon be optional to wear a mask on public trains in Japan. The previous mandatory requirement to wear a mask on trains and… Read More »Masks no longer required on JR trains from mid-March

Traveling around Japan using Shinkansen bullet trains is an absolute pleasure. They’re comfortable, convenient, luxurious, and above all, super-fast! However, at first, it can be… Read More »Shinkansen tickets: How to buy and use

Gala Yuzawa is one of the most popular ski and snowboarding resorts in Japan. This is partly because it’s the easiest to reach from Tokyo… Read More »Gala Yuzawa, the ski resort connected from Tokyo by bullet train

Everyone wants to get the most out of the Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass) and make organizing a Japanese adventure a simple and stress-free experience.… Read More »How to Explore Japan Effortlessly With Navitime

The Japan Railway West Co., better known as JR West, debuted a Hello Kitty bullet train service on its Sanyo Shinkansen line on June 2018. At… Read More »Hello Kitty Shinkansen: The cutest bullet train

The Japan Rail Pass, a popular and cost-effective way for foreign tourists to explore Japan by train, is set to experience a significant price increase… Read More »Japan Rail Pass prices to increase in October: What we know so far

Indulge in Hokkaido’s culinary delights as we take you on a gastronomic journey through the historic port town of Otaru. Known for its delectable local… Read More »What to Eat in Otaru: 2023 Goodies for the Foodies – Restaurants & New Limited Edition Edibles to Explore

To the untrained eye, the love hotels in Japan are often viewed as a manifestation of the country’s seedy underbelly. A place where nefarious and… Read More »The Inns and Outs of Japanese Love Hotels: 4 Expats Share Their Quirky Experiences

Here we’ll share all about the weather in Hokkaido in summer, and the perfect clothing to wear. We’ll also share why summer is the best… Read More »Visiting Hokkaido in Summer: Ultimate Guide to Hokkaido Weather and What To Pack