Visiting Japan on a Budget

Japanese Bentos

Bento = a complete menu in a box, very common in Japan. Basically, a bento box is a box with a full lunch. You can not travel to Japan and not try one. You will find bento boxes of all shapes...

Japan's manhole covers

I know that talking about manhole covers is not an issue that seems too interesting and that, at first glance, too much of itself. But that's because here our sewer covers are a simple metallic...

Shuin, hallmarks of Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines

Shuin are the hallmarks of Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines in Japan, they are large stamps that are accompanied by some letters in ink that will be written by the monks of the temple, after...

Using the Japanese Yen

Japan is a county that relies heavily on the use of cash in its society. It was a cultural shock for me during my time abroad to carry so much paper money around. Growing up in the US, I much...

Flying into Tokyo: Narita or Haneda Airport?

If you are planning to visit Tokyo, Japan, there are two airports for you to consider flying into: Tokyo Haneda and Tokyo Narita. Both have advantages and disadvantages. Which one should you fly...

5 one-day trip ideas from Tokyo

Tokyo is a huge metropolis and full of amazing things to do. But, I know, sometimes we all need a break from the city life and chaos, and what better that go on a getaway and discover some new spots...