Planning Guide to eSIM in Japan Joanna Ligon There are plenty of ways to keep your Instagram feed alive and your Google Maps on track while in Japan, but one of the most ...
Activities 7 Sakura Spots Outside Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto Kim Bergström To avoid overtourism and experience a more tranquil side of Japan, it’s well worth exploring some lesser-known sakura viewing...
Culture Owara Kaze no Bon 2026 Kim Bergström The Owara Kaze-no-Bon Festival is held every year from September 1st to 3rd in Yatsuo, Toyama Prefecture, and originated arou...
Planning Toyama, Osaka Named on New York Times 2025 Travel List Kim Bergström Toyama and Osaka were both named on the New York Times "52 Places to Go" list for 2025, and these destinations provide a weal...
Culture Japan’s Fastest-Growing Travel Destinations Kim Bergström According to Agoda's recent New Horizons report, Matsuyama City in Ehime Prefecture has emerged as the top growing internati...
Accommodation Three Charms to Experience in Fukui: Zen, Taste & Adventure Ryan Noble Fukui—a peaceful, nature-rich prefecture on Japan’s northern coast—is quickly becoming a favorite for travelers seeking an au...
Planning Traveling Japan: Safety tips App, Travel Insurance & More Ryan Noble Your must-know guide for safe travel in Japan. Download the official Japan Safety tips app, get travel insurance & prepare fo...
Culture Mass Extinctions - The Big Five 2026 Kim Bergström From July 17th to October 12th, 2026, the Osaka Museum of Natural History will host a special exhibition titled Mass Extincti...
Culture Adventure Travel For All In Chitose Sébastien Duval The home of New Chitose International Airport, Chitose City is an unexpected gem for soft adventure. Its pristine, crowdless,...
Food SHUNPUDOU: A Hidden Halal Restaurant in Asakusa Veronica Carnevale SHUNPUDOU is renowned for its 100% Halal wagyu ramen and crispy beef cutlets that satisfy both the hearts and senses of its g...