No matter how well-travelled you are, when you arrive in Japan you will find it quite unlike anywhere else in the world. The neon lights, food, customs, culture and heady mix of ancient and modern mean that some adjustment is necessary, particularly for first-time visitors to Japan. Here are some handy tips to guide you [...]

It’s tempting to hide behind your smartphone camera the entire time you’re in Japan, with some of the most Instagram-worthy spots in the entire world. However, you don’t want to miss the sheer joy of being “in the moment” itself by worrying about which memories to capture. Here’s a list of both manmade and natural [...]

If you are looking for the best day trips to take from Tokyo, the following are places that you should not miss: Kawaguchiko Kawaguchiko, a small town in the Yamanashi Prefecture, is quite popular for its fantastic views of Mount Fuji. It offers some of the best locations for taking breathtaking and spectacular photographs of [...]

Pasmo cards are a type of IC cards used in Japan, similar to the Opal transport card in Sydney. They can be used in different transportation lines in various cities in the country and can come in handy in for getting around in the bigger cities. Why should I use a Pasmo? A Pasmo offers [...]