Tokyo’s Shopping Streets – The Ultimate Guide Tokyo isn’t just a city; it’s a vibrant mosaic of districts, each with its distinct personality, and Tokyo’s shopping streets that weave through…
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Gachapon: Japan’s Addictive Capsule Toy Craze
Gachapon: Japan’s Addictive Capsule Toy Craze If you have ever strolled through a Japanese train station, mall, or arcade and noticed rows of colorful small vending machines packed with tiny…
Kyoto Hotel AirBnB Tax Hike 2025
If you plan a trip to Kyoto in the coming years, you must factor in a major change in accommodation costs. Starting in March 2026, the city will substantially increase…
Nishiki Market Foodie Adventure
If you plan to visit Kyoto, I recommend trying the Nishiki Market foodie adventure, as this is hands down the best place to experience Japanese food at its best. Not…
BigPay Makes Your Japan Trip Even More Exciting
BigPay Makes Your Japan Trip Even More Exciting If you plan a trip to Japan, you’re in for an unforgettable experience—breathtaking landscapes, delicious food, high-tech cities, kawaii lifestyle and rich…
Kumihama Doll Festival, A Unique Hinamatsuri Celebration for Spring
Kumihama Doll Festival, A Unique Hinamatsuri Celebration for Spring As plum blossoms bloom across Japan, signalling the arrival of spring, it also marks the celebration of Hinamatsuri—the traditional festival dedicated…
Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion
Without a doubt, the Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion in Kyoto is truly one of the top three places anyone visiting this part of Japan visits. This was my first time visiting…
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
The Arashiyama Bamboo Forest is probably the number one place in Kyoto everyone wants to visit. Thanks to social media, this tourist attraction has become world-famous over the last few…