Tours and unique experiences to make your trip to Japan even more memorable
I didn’t know this before visiting Fukusaki, but apparently, I have a mythical ball-shaped organ inside my anus called a shirikodama. According to Japanese folklore, you should be careful when swimming in lakes because a mischievous yokai called a kappa may drag you underwater and pull out your shirikodama[1]. If it does, it’ll cost you … Read more
What would you do if you accidentally broke a piece of pottery or ceramic? Many people would probably just throw it away. If it were an antique or a particularly beloved piece, then you might try to glue it back together. But even if you succeeded, it will always appear broken and less than what … Read more
“Sagano Romantic Train” is a bit of a misnomer. Tourists fight to get tickets to this “romantic” train only to find that it’s anything but. The train is overcrowded, the wooden seats are uncomfortable, the conductor is loud, the ride is bumpy, and the views don’t often live up to expectations. One Reddit user likened … Read more
Picture this. It’s December. Your wedding anniversary is coming up so you and your partner decide to celebrate in Tokyo. You usually fly economy and stay at Airbnbs but you want to make this trip a little more special. You upgrade to premium economy, maybe even business class, and book a room at a four-star … Read more