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…
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…
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…
What to Know about Oversized Luggage on the Shinkansen
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…
Tokyo, Japan: One Week Travel Itinerary
Are you planning a trip to Tokyo, Japan? In this blog post, you’ll find a 1-week Tokyo travel itinerary that you can use to help plan your upcoming trip. Plus, find an interactive map with all locations pinned at the…
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…
Mikimoto Pearl Island: Japan Travel Guide & Itinerary
Today we’re escaping the Osaka crowds by taking a scenic train ride out to a place where you can see Japanese female pearl divers—Mikimoto Pearl Island. It makes for a great day trip from Osaka, and this post will give…
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…
Yonezawa, Yamagata | Japan Travel Guide: Things to do, see, and eat
Looking for places to visit in Japan outside of Tokyo? Located just 2-hours north of Tokyo (via Shinkansen), Yonezawa is the perfect place to escape the bustling streets of Tokyo for a bit. In this guide, you’ll find recommendations of…
2-Day Nagoya, Japan Travel Itinerary: Things to do, see, and eat
Come with me on a solo adventure in Nagoya, Japan! We’ll spend two days sightseeing and trying local specialty foods. This is a jam-packed episode filled with Japan travel tips, things to do, places to eat, and more! I hope…