Do you need to purchase special oversized luggage seats for the Shinkansen (bullet train)? If so, how can you do so, and what are the best seats to reserve? When do you need to purchase “oversized baggage” seats? I always…
Collecting Memories: A Guide to Eki Stamps in Japan
I love collecting eki stamps whenever I’m traveling in Japan. It’s a fun way to collect souvenirs and remember all the places you’ve visited. Or, at least, most places where you can find the stamp. Stamp collecting is one of…
Reflections About My Content Creator Journey & the Upcoming Year
Hi there! This is the first journal entry that I am writing to go along with my new “At Home Diaries” series. With this series on my YouTube channel, I want to open up with you and share more behind-the-scenes…
Is the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan worth a visit?
Are you planning a trip to Osaka, Japan? If so, you’ve probably seen the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan listed as one of the top places to visit. It’s frequently listed at the top of those lists alongside heavy hitters like the…
What you need to do when you arrive in Japan + our first day in Tokyo! | Japan Travel Vlog
This video marks the start of a new chapter in my “Japan Travel Series.” I took my parents to Japan for three weeks! It was their first time visiting Japan (in a very long time!), so they let me take…
Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass): What is it? How and Where to Buy
A Japan Rail Pass (or JR Pass) is a multi-use ticket that allows you to ride unlimited times during a specific period on all major JR trains. Tickets are valid for seven, fourteen, or twenty-one days. This can save you…
