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Travel Guides & Tips
30
Nov
2020
  • Travel Guides & Tips

Transportation In Japan – 10 Budget Travel Hacks & Ways To Explore Japan Besides Using A JR Pass On The Shinkansen

The shinkansen isn't the only way to travel between cities - here are some budget travel hacks and money-saving modes of transportation in Japan.
30
Oct
2020
  • Travel Guides & Tips

9 Free Tokyo Walking Tours To Take A Fresh Look At Well-known Tourist Areas

Exploring a city on foot allows you to discover unexpected places. Check out these free Tokyo walking tours for your next trip to Tokyo.
22
Oct
2020
  • Travel Guides & Tips

Kawagoe Guide – 14 Things To See, Do And Explore In Tokyo’s Little Edo

Take a break from the bustle of city life in Tokyo and slow down on a day trip to Kawagoe, dubbed Tokyo's very own little Edo.
18
May
2020
  • Travel Guides & Tips

10 Japanese Phrases You Must Know To Survive In Japan Besides Konnichiwa & Arigato

If you have zero grasp of the Japanese language, bookmark this page and master these essential Japanese phrases to help you along.
28
Apr
2020
  • Travel Guides & Tips

10 Japan Travel Vloggers On YouTube To Follow So You Can Satiate Your Wanderlust For Free

Don't let COVID-19 kill your wanderlust. Stay tuned to these 10 travel vloggers on YouTube for their latest adventures across Japan.
11
Mar
2020
  • Travel Guides & Tips

13 Japanese Phrases For Shopping Every Shopaholic Needs To Know To Score More Than An Issey Miyake Bao Bao

Speak like a local and master these 13 Japanese phrases when you're shopping for the latest Issey Miyake Bao Bao or stockpiling Tokyo Banana.
09
Mar
2020
  • Travel Guides & Tips

22 Japanese Etiquette To Know When Dining Out In Japan So You Won’t Look Like You Have No Table Manners

Familiarise yourself with these important Japanese etiquette when you're dining out so you don't offend the locals with your poor table manners.
05
Mar
2020
  • Travel Guides & Tips

8 Unique Things To Do In Tokyo Not Written In Any Tourist Guide Book

From old-school theme parks to a live sumo training session, these quirky and unconventional Tokyo activities need to be on your 2020 itinerary.
21
Feb
2020
  • Travel Guides & Tips

Tokyo Train Map – Navigate The Japan Train System Like A Local With These Must-Have Tips, Hacks & Apps

The Tokyo train map is one of the most complex systems in the world, but with these 17 useful tips, hacks, and apps, you can travel with ease.
18
Feb
2020
  • Travel Guides & Tips

14 Japanese Train Etiquette Every Foreigner Should Know To Minimise Your Gaikokujin vibes

Here are 14 of the most important Japanese train etiquette to note so that you won't stick out like a sore thumb when you're in Japan.
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