Here you’ll find a list of places I visited during my four-day stay in Tokyo during cherry blossom season. This itinerary included time in Yokohama, where I visited Sankeien Garden—a popular sakura-viewing garden near Tokyo. You can see how this…
Ghibli Museum (Mitaka) Tokyo Itinerary + How to Purchase Tickets
If you want to visit the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Tokyo, this guide is for you! Here, you’ll find tips for purchasing tickets and a Ghibli Museum day itinerary that includes Totoro cream puffs and the beautiful Inokashira Park. Are…
Nara Half-Day Itinerary: How to See the Deer Park & Todaiji from Osaka or Kyoto
Wondering if you can see Nara in just half a day from Osaka or Kyoto? The short answer? Yes, you can see Nara in half a day. If your goal is to feed the deer and visit the impressive Great…
What to Book Before Your Trip to Japan (+ FREE Japan Travel Checklist)
Planning a trip to Japan, whether it’s your first or fifth time, can be stressful. There are so many different tickets and reservations to make ahead of your trip! But this article is meant to help alleviate some of the…
Favorite Cozy Fall Day Trips from Tokyo
Are you planning a Japan trip and wondering how to spend one of your Tokyo days—maybe outside the big city? Then, this guide is for you. Autumn in Japan is fleeting, but it’s also one of the most magical times…
From Tokyo to Nikko: 2-Day Japan Travel Itinerary
Planning a trip to Japan and wondering if Nikko is worth the journey from Tokyo? I asked myself the same thing before hopping on a train for a 2-day solo adventure, and I’m so glad I did. Just two hours…
I visited a cat train station in Japan’s countryside. Here’s how you can, too.
Is there a train station run by a cat in Japan? Yes. Yes, there is (although the stationmaster seemed to be sleeping on the job when I visited, lol). This post focuses on how to ride the cat-themed Tamaden train…
5-Day Japan Travel Itinerary: Osaka, Kyoto, Nara & Kobe
Planning a trip to Japan? This is episode five of my new Japan travel series, and today, we are heading to Osaka. Osaka is in a central location in the Kansai region, making day trips to other popular prefectures very…
I’ve Launched a Patreon! A New Way to Connect + Share More
My Patreon is now live! Here’s what you’ll find there, how to join, and why I started one. 🌸 Join my Patreon here. Why Patreon Over the past few months, I’ve been reflecting on how I connect with this community….
4-Day Japan Travel Itinerary: Kyoto & Nara
Are you planning a trip to Japan? This YouTube video provides a four-day Japan travel itinerary that includes time in both Kyoto and Nara. We’ll spend the next four days exploring some of Kyoto’s best attractions. Plus, we will make a day…
3 Calm Corners of Tokyo to Slow Down and Wander
Tokyo is often seen as fast-paced and overwhelming—a city of neon lights, crowded trains, and endless things to do. But if you know where to look, there’s another side to Tokyo. A softer one. In this post, I’m sharing three…
5 Peaceful Bamboo Forests to Visit in Japan
Soft escapes into bamboo groves across Kamakura, Chiba, Tokyo, and Kyoto If you’re dreaming of walking through Japan’s famous bamboo forests—but feeling a little hesitant about the crowds, you’re not alone. It’s easy to imagine tranquil paths, but in reality,…
