Articles about destinations in the Kanto region
I couldn’t wrap my head around Hakone. From the pictures, it was obviously one of the most popular places to take photos of Mount Fuji. I knew it was an onsen town famous for its hot springs, but that was pretty much all that made sense to me. What I found baffling was the “Hakone … Read more
Osaka is an easy destination to plan for. Nagoya is also easy. Fukuoka and Hiroshima are pretty easy as well. Kyoto is a little more difficult but compared to Tokyo, it’s still relatively easy. Planning a trip to Tokyo can be daunting, and a lot of that has to do with its size. It isn’t … Read more
Tokyo is ideal for longer stays. Not only is it a massive metropolis that offers a seemingly endless array of cool things to do and interesting neighborhoods to explore, it also serves as a great base for day trips. There are a few rail passes you can use to explore the Kanto region and nearby … Read more
If you’re visiting Tokyo for the first time, then you’ll probably want to see the usual tourist attractions like Senso-ji, Meiji Shrine, Tsukiji Market, and teamLab Borderless. But what about on your second and third trips to Tokyo? Thankfully, Tokyo is massive, and offers lots to do even for people who’ve been to Japan’s capital … Read more
When visiting any new destination for the first time, going to a city’s top tourist attractions is a given. It’s something most people need to do. But do you know what I enjoy more than snapping a few photos at overcrowded temples and shrines in Japan? Visiting its neighborhoods. Exploring a cool neighborhood and wondering … 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
Tokyo is the biggest city in the world, with a population of just over 37 million. If it’s your first time in Tokyo, you’ll have more than enough to see and do, even if you stay for a week! There’s always something going on in Tokyo, but if you’d like to go beyond the city’s … Read more