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Category: Japan

Weirdest hotels in Japan, weird hotels in Tokyo, strange and weird accommodation in Japan, cool hotels in Tokyo, weird and unique places to stay in Japan
May 13, 2025June 21, 2025East Asia, Japan, Spectacular Stays

35 Weirdest Hotels in Japan

Japan is no stranger to things weird and wonderful. From Mario Kart riding through the streets of Tokyo, to robot restaurants, to rainbow-colored foods, you’re sure to come across some […]

Okunoshima rabbits, Rabbit Island. How to visit Rabbit Island, things to know before visiting Rabbit Island and Rabbit island hotel. Feeding rabbits, poison Gas museum on Okunoshima rabbit island, Japan from Hiroshima
April 12, 2025June 21, 2025East Asia, Japan

Ultimate Guide to Okunoshima, The Island of Rabbits, Japan

Japan is home to a tiny Island of Rabbits – Okunoshima. “Rabbit island” is only 4km in circumference, easily accessible from Hiroshima, and is covered in friendly wild rabbits. Sounds like paradise, right?  […]

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April 4, 2025June 21, 2025East Asia, Japan

How to Spend One Day in Hiroshima

Hiroshima is a vibrant city located down the eastern coastline from Osaka and Kobe in Japan. Known for being one of two cities that was devastated by an atomic bomb […]

Cute and kawaii food in Tokyo, cute food in Tokyo, cute food Japan, kawaii food in Tokyo, kawaii desserts in Tokyo, cute and kawaii desserts in Japan cover
March 19, 2025June 22, 2025East Asia, Japan

20 Cute and Kawaii Food in Tokyo

Cute and kawaii foods in Tokyo that will delight your eyes, taste buds, and Instagram page!

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March 11, 2025June 21, 2025East Asia, Japan, Spectacular Stays

21 Best Tokyo Hotels Near The Yamanote Line

The quick answer to the question, “where is the best place to stay in Tokyo?” is, “next to the Yamanote JR Train line“. The “best place” or “best neighborhood” in […]

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March 7, 2025June 21, 2025East Asia, Japan

30 Cute and Kawaii Things to do in Tokyo

Kawaii culture in Tokyo celebrates all things cute and showcases the city’s playful side. Through colorful food, character cafes, and happy and heartwarming experiences, this list of cute and kawaii […]

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March 5, 2025June 21, 2025East Asia, Japan

One Day in Nagoya Itinerary

Nagoya, Japan is a large industrial city perfectly situated between Tokyo and Kyoto. Sadly, Nagoya doesn’t make it on a lot of Japan itineraries because it’s dismissed as “just another large city”. […]

Best capsule hotels in Osaka, Osaka capsule hotels, Osaka pod hotels, where to stay in Osaka, budget hotels in Osaka
February 14, 2025June 20, 2025East Asia, Japan

7 Best Osaka Capsule Hotels

Staying in a capsule hotel in Osaka is a unique experience that blends comfort, affordability, and futuristic charm. These compact accommodation options that are famous in Japan are perfect for […]

Coolest hotels in Osaka, unique hotels in Osaka, where to stay in Osaka, Hotels in Osaka, Osaka hotels, weird and unique Osaka hotels
February 3, 2025March 5, 2025East Asia, Japan

15 Coolest Hotels in Osaka

Osaka, Japan is a vibrant city full of bold and unique experiences, and its hotels are no exception. From sleek luxury, to traditional Japanese, to quirky, themed hotels, this list […]

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January 22, 2025June 6, 2026East Asia, Japan

35 Unique Things to do in Osaka

Osaka is a city full of unique surprises – from weird attractions to delicious street food, to traditional cultural experiences, Osaka, Japan has something for everyone! This guide showcases some […]

Best tokyo stationary stores, stationary stores in Tokyo, Tokyo art supply stores, where to buy stationary in Tokyo Japan
January 13, 2025January 23, 2026East Asia, Japan

20 Best Stationary Stores in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan is a dream destination for stationary lovers and artists. It offers an impressive variety of stationary shops selling unique products with amazing design and quality. Whether you’re looking […]

Best 5 Star Hotels in Tokyo, Luxury hotels Tokyo, Best hotels in Tokyo Japan, 5 Star Hotels Tokyo, Tokyo 5 Star Hotels Best of
August 22, 2024March 5, 2025East Asia, Japan, Spectacular Stays

10 BEST 5-star hotels in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan has to be one of the best places in the world to indulge in 5-star hotel luxury. In a country already known for incredible omotenashi, or Japanese hospitality, […]

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July 23, 2024July 23, 2024East Asia, Japan

Kyushu Itinerary: 7 to 14 Days

Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands, is known for its natural beauty and for being an off-the-beaten-path Japanese travel destination. During a Kyushu itinerary, you can visit steaming […]

Kawagoe Saitama Day Trip from Tokyo, how to get there from Ikebukuro, see the clock tower, candy alley, kane no toki, and Little Edo in Kawagoe, a half day or full day trip from Tokyo
May 19, 2024May 19, 2024East Asia, Japan, Solo Travel

Kawagoe Day Trip From Tokyo

Step back in time to the Edo-era in Kawagoe, an off-the-radar day trip spot for locals coming from Tokyo. Popular day trip destinations from Tokyo include Yokohama, Kamakura, or hiking […]

Kanazawa restaurants with vegetarian options, Kanazawa Japan vegetarian restaurants, Where to eat in Kanazawa with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options
October 14, 2023January 1, 2024East Asia, Japan

10 Kanazawa Restaurants with Vegetarian Options

Eating out in Kanazawa and enjoying its unique cuisine is a huge part of experiencing the best of what the city has to offer. Kanazawa is a city known for […]

Osaka restaurants with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, where to eat vegetarian takoyaki in Osaka, where to eat vegan in Osaka, Osaka vegetarian restaurants, Osaka vegan restaurants, vegetarian-friendly restaurants in Osaka Japan
February 28, 2023October 14, 2023East Asia, Japan

10 Osaka Restaurants with Vegetarian Options

Osaka is a foodie capital of Japan, so eating out in Osaka is a huge part of experiencing the best of the city. Being a vegetarian doesn’t mean you need […]

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February 17, 2022October 21, 2022Japan

How To Live Like A Local In Tokyo, Japan

In 2019 I lived for six months in Japan in a Tokyo sharehouse. I made some amazing friends, both local and international, and was able to spend time exploring Tokyo […]

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January 7, 2020November 16, 2022East Asia, Japan

Naoshima and Teshima, Two Day Itinerary of Japan’s Art Islands

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January 2, 2020November 19, 2022East Asia, Japan

Shin Yokohama Ramen Museum vs Yokohama Cup Noodle Museum

Two foodie hot-spots in Yokohama draw both a local and foreign crowd: The Yokohama Cup Noodles Museum, and the Shin-Yokohama Ramen museum. If you are spending a day or more […]

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December 15, 2019June 12, 2020East Asia, Japan

Teshima, Japan: Art Island’s One Day Itinerary

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November 14, 2019November 5, 2021East Asia, Japan

Yokohama Day Trip from Tokyo

Yokohama is the second largest city in Japan, located just south of Tokyo. It’s known for being a massive port city home to an impressive Chinatown, and it’s a popular […]

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November 6, 2019November 19, 2022East Asia, Japan

Kamakura-Enoshima Day Trip From Tokyo

Kamakura and Enoshima are separately, two beautiful day-trip destinations from Tokyo. If your time in Tokyo is short, combine the two trips to one in a jam-packed, Kamakura-Enoshima day-trip itinerary!  […]

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November 2, 2019May 4, 2023East Asia, Japan

Six Amazing Tokyo Viewpoints

If you’re looking for the best Tokyo viewpoints, there are more than enough skyscrapers to choose from. Looking down upon the largest metropolitan area in the world, 38 million people, […]

October 6, 2019November 19, 2022East Asia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Trekking

Best Treks in Asia

There is no better way to explore the culture and beauty of a country than to embark on a trek through its most scenic and remote regions. When visiting such […]

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September 22, 2019October 24, 2023East Asia, Japan

Visiting The Starbucks Reserve Roastery In Tokyo – All You Need To Know

For Starbucks lovers, the world’s largest Starbucks and the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Tokyo is a sight not to miss during a trip to Japan. For anyone else who loves […]

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