Feb 14, 2019• by Serial_Jet_Setter
Japan is one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world but you may be surprised to hear that free WIFI hotspots are few and far between. No WiFi? No problem! You can rent a...
Dec 23, 2018• by Jan_J
Japan - beautifully weird. As a western person in Japan I sometimes felt like I was in a totally different world. A trip to Japan requires thorough preparation. Tourists, particularly those from...
Dec 13, 2018• by randrwander
Today's tip is almost an extension to my other tip while in Japan where I explained the value of the Passmo card. This tip however is to make sure you carry cash in Japan. Despite major cities in...
Dec 12, 2018• by randrwander
When visiting Japan, if you have any intention of using public transit at all, get a Passmo card! This card can be loaded with money and used to take metro, buses, and can even be used in many...
Dec 11, 2018• by randrwander
Easily Find Gluten Free Food in Japan
Quick Tip: While in Japan, you can always find gluten free food at 7-11 or Cococurry. 7-11 can be found nearly everywhere in Japan, it doesn't matter how small the town is. Onigiri make a great...
Nov 30, 2018• by okonomiNOMS
Our experience at a Japanese Ryokan and Onsen
This year we were lucky enough to experience our first Traditional Japanese Inn (Ryokan 旅館 ) and natural hot spring (Onsen 温泉). This is one of our most treasured experiences ever! Harataki...
Youth Hostel transformed from a bathhouse near Osaka Castle