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January 2, 2025September 19, 2025East Asia, Japan, Spectacular Stays

18 Hokkaido Ryokan with Private Onsen

Hokkaido, Japan’s northern-most island, is known for its remote wilderness, snowy ski areas, and beautiful mountains. If you’ve ever pictured yourself in a private onsen, gazing upon the wintery landscapes […]

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October 29, 2024September 19, 2025East Asia, Japan, Spectacular Stays

My stay at Jozankei Yurakusoan onsen ryokan

I recently spent one week in Hokkaido, the northern island of Japan, known for its remoteness and beautiful natural landscapes. My favorite place I stayed during my time there was […]

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October 5, 2024December 5, 2024East Asia, Japan

12 Best Tokyo Hotels for Families

Tokyo, Japan is an amazing city to explore as a family with kids. Fun attractions including interactive museums, theme parks, and character-themed stores and cafes, create endless opportunities for enjoying […]

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September 29, 2024September 6, 2025East Asia, Japan, Spectacular Stays

10 Best Ryokan in Takayama

Hida Takayama, or also referred to as just Takayama, is a charming historical town in Gifu prefecture in Japan. Situated in a rural valley in a mountainous area, Hida Takayama […]

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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 […]

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June 26, 2024August 24, 2024East Asia, Inspiration, Japan, Spectacular Stays

15 Best Kyoto Ryokan

Staying in a traditional Japanese ryokan should be on every person’s Japan bucket list. Kyoto, Japan, a city known for Japanese culture, history, and tradition, is one of the best […]

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June 22, 2024June 22, 2024East Asia, Japan, Spectacular Stays

Best Hakuba Hotels and Ski Resorts

Hakuba Valley is a winter wonderland located in the Japanese Northern Alps. Known for beautiful alpine scenery and ski resorts, Hakuba village is a must-visit destination for ski and snowboard […]

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June 17, 2024June 22, 2024East Asia, Inspiration, Japan, Spectacular Stays

15 Best Ryokan in Hakone

Hakone, Japan is one of the best places to stay in a traditional Japanese ryokan. With its onsen hot springs, views of Mt. Fuji, beautiful natural surroundings, and close proximity […]

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June 11, 2024March 5, 2025East Asia, Japan, Spectacular Stays

21 Japanese Ryokan with Vegetarian Kaiseki Options

As a vegetarian living in Japan, I can fully understand the struggle of finding ryokan that cater to dietary restrictions. Because I don’t want to miss out on traditional Japanese […]

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June 8, 2024June 10, 2024East Asia, Japan

25 Tokyo Restaurants with Vegetarian Options

Eating out in Tokyo is a huge part of experiencing the best of what the city has to offer. Being vegan or vegetarian doesn’t mean you need to miss out […]

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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 […]

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May 15, 2024October 27, 2024East Asia, Japan

Experiencing Teamlab Borderless Museum, Azabudai Hills, Tokyo

TeamLab Borderless is a digital art museum in Tokyo’s Azabudai Hills neighborhood. Teamlab is famous for its Instagrammable and interactive art, and for creating fully immersive exhibits for visitors to […]

March 6, 2024October 27, 2024East Asia, Japan

Teamlab Tokyo vs Teamlab Osaka: Which Is Better?

Teamlab digital art museums took the world by storm after the opening of Teamlab Borderless in Odaiba, Tokyo, Japan in 2018. Now Japan has a number of amazing exhibits and […]

February 4, 2024June 1, 2024East Asia, Japan

Rainy Day Things To Do In Tokyo

Don’t let a rainy day in Tokyo put a damper on your travel plans. Tokyo is such an expansive city with so many things to do – even when you’re […]

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January 13, 2024March 15, 2024Japan, Spectacular Stays

7 Kusatsu Onsen Ryokan with Private Onsen

Kusatsu Onsen, nestled in the mountains of Gunma in central Japan, is one of the country’s most iconic onsen towns. Travelers to Kusatsu Onsen come to soak in the famous hot […]

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December 16, 2023October 1, 2024East Asia, Japan, Spectacular Stays

10 Nagano Ryokan with Private Onsen

Nagano in central Japan is a popular location for experiencing rural Japanese villages, going skiing, enjoying snowy mountain views, and relaxing in onsen hot springs. One of the most common […]

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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 […]

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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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November 26, 2022November 26, 2022East Asia, Japan, Spectacular Stays

Staying at Miyajima Guest House Mikuniya, Japan

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October 28, 2022October 6, 2023East Asia, Japan, Trekking

13 Best Multi-Day Hikes in Japan

Long distance hiking is one of the best ways to see new places and experience new countries. I especially love multi-day hikes because they require getting off-the-beaten-path, spending time in nature, […]

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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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December 28, 2021February 16, 2025East Asia, Japan

20 Hidden Gems in Tokyo to go Off-The-Beaten-Path

So you’ve checked everything off of my Top Things to do in Tokyo list including visiting Sensoji-Temple, Shibuya Crossing, and Shinjuku Gai. Now what? It’s time to visit some Tokyo […]

February 8, 2020June 17, 2024East Asia, Japan

Hakone Day Trip From Tokyo

Hakone is a popular destination in Japan known for its hot springs and amazing views of Mt. Fuji. Although many people choose to stay overnight in a luxurious Hakone ryokan, […]

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February 5, 2020November 27, 2022East Asia, Japan

Backpacking Japan Three Week Itinerary

It’s a myth that Japan isn’t for backpackers or budget travelers! Although you shouldn’t expect $2 dorm beds like in Southeast Asia, it’s entirely possible to travel three weeks in […]