18th August 2018 Tips for Visiting Japan During the Sakura Season Beautiful and fleeting – here's how to make the most out of this season.
8th May 2023 Rent a Kimono for a D.I.Y. Photoshoot in Japan Made even better with a rickshaw ride thrown into the mix.
8th May 2023 Watch Sumo Wrestlers Battle It Out During a Grand Sumo Wrestling Tournament in Japan Held six times a year, these tournaments are a sight to behold.
17th November 2019 Japan Snacks to Buy Other Than the Tokyo Banana Truth be told... The Tokyo Banana? A little passé. Fill your luggage with these instead on your next trip to Japan.
20th November 2019 Unique Things to Do in Tokyo, Japan Shibuya crossing or Tokyo Tower - been there, done that.
2nd April 2023 Be Mesmerised by the Magical Studio Ghibli Museum in Tokyo, Japan Tickets sell out easily a month in advance, so fastest fingers first!
4th April 2023 Marvel at teamLab Planets, an Amazing Immersive Museum in Tokyo, Japan Walk through a room filled with water, crawl through a bean-bag filled room, or gaze at stunning art installations.
18th March 2023 Catch early-blooming sakura at Nishigahara Minnano Park in Tokyo, Japan Bet you didn't know that sakura blooms at the end of February to the beginning of March too, huh!
23rd April 2023 Go Wild at this Crazy Robot Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan Expect nothing less than gigantic robots locked in battle, set against the backdrop of pulsating beats and neon lights.
19th November 2019 Staying at the Book & Bed Hostel in Tokyo, Japan This is for all the bookworms all there.
16th November 2019 What to Eat at Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo, Japan Hunt down these must-try foods on your next foodie adventure.
18th March 2023 Uogashi Nihonichi: A Value-for-Money Standing Sushi Bar in Tokyo, Japan The routine here is simple and fuss-free: enter, eat some good sushi, and leave.
23rd March 2023 Sakura Tei: D.I.Y. Okonomiyaki in Tokyo, Japan P.S. This is one of our favourite food finds in Tokyo!
23rd March 2023 Tonchinkan: A Hole-in-The-Wall Tonkatsu Gem in Tokyo, Japan Value for money food, with a no-nonsense type service.
18th March 2023 Shiro-Hige’s Cream Puff Factory: Home of the Cutest Totoro Cream Puffs in Tokyo, Japan Only 200 cream puffs are made a day; get yours early before they sell out.
23rd March 2023 Isomaru Suisan: A Value-For-Money Izakaya in Tokyo, Japan Grill your own seafood at this beach-themed izakaya.
17th March 2023 Tsujihan: Luxurious seafood bowls in Tokyo, Japan You know you're in for a treat when there's only one thing on the menu.
30th March 2023 Takamaru Sengyoten: A Value-For-Money Izakaya Specialising in Sashimi Don't miss out on the giant sashimi platters.
18th March 2023 Gyukatsu Motomura: Famous Stone Plate Breaded Wagyu Beef in Tokyo, Japan Plan to visit before opening hours to avoid snaking queues.
15th March 2023 Kumachan Onsen: Try this Cute Teddy Bear Hotpot in Tokyo, Japan Add this kawaii dining hotspot to your Tokyo list!
16th November 2019 Zauo Fishing Restaurant: Fish for Your Own Meal in Tokyo, Japan Fish for your dinner at this restaurant - it doesn't get any fresher than this!
23rd March 2023 Ichiran Ramen: Delicious Ramen that's Perfect for Solo Diners You'll eat in a solo booth, where you can solely concentrate on enjoying the flavour.
4th April 2023 Kura Sushi: Exchange Sushi Plates for Gachapon at this Value-For-Money Sushi Chain The best part? Many items at Kura Sushi are priced at just JPY100 (~SGD1).
27th March 2023 An Easy Day Trip to Mt. Fuji: Things to Do at Kawaguchiko, Japan Bonus: it's just 2 hours away from Tokyo!
27th March 2023 Visit Fuji-Q Highland, a Family-Friendly Theme Park Overlooking Mt. Fuji, Japan The theme park even has 4 record-breaking rollercoasters to boot!
19th November 2019 How to D.I.Y. the Tateyama Alpine Route from Tokyo, Japan A DIY itinerary to visiting the Japanese alps.
19th November 2019 Exploring Anata no Warehouse in Kawasaki, Japan Run-down, seedy and smeared with filth - this arcade isn't for the faint-hearted.
29th March 2023 Tokyo Day Trippin': Kawagoe Is Only a 30-Minute Train Ride Away P.S. It's also known as Japan's 'Little Edo'.
17th November 2019 A visit to Zao Fox Village, Japan The Japanese sure do have a strange fascination with animals of all kinds.
16th November 2019 Cup Noodles Museum in Yokohama, Japan Just imagine: an entire museum dedicated to cup noodles!
5th May 2023 Kuromon Market is One of Osaka, Japan’s Best Foodie Stops Get your stomachs (and wallets) ready!
29th April 2023 Spend An Afternoon at Osaka Castle in Osaka, Japan Did you know that the castle is visited by more than 2.5 million visitors a year?
4th May 2023 This Beer Factory in Osaka, Japan Has Free Tours & Tastings Seize the chance to try three of Asahi's beers — entirely for free!
22nd June 2020 Frolic with Free-Roaming Deer at Nara, Japan Japan’s Nara Park is a heaven for animal lovers – especially with over 1, 200 deer roaming freely about the premises!
12th April 2023 Visit Himeji Castle, the Largest Castle in Japan Did you know that Himeji Castle is one of Japan's three finest castles?
30th March 2023 Escape the City Bustle at Okayama, Japan Bonus: Okayama is just a 45-minute train ride from Osaka!
30th March 2023 Take a Relaxing Boat Ride Along Canals in Kurashiki, Japan Visit both Kurashiki and Okayama on the same day — as they're just a 17-minute train ride apart.
19th April 2023 How to Spend a Day in Kobe, Japan Check 'eating Kobe beef in Kobe' off your travel list.
23rd April 2023 Top Things to Do in Kyoto On Your First Trip Experience the charm of old-world Japan.
25th April 2023 Hike Through Thousands of Torii Gates at the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, Japan Get your cameras ready!
27th April 2023 Load Up On Street Food at Nishiki Market in Kyoto, Japan Does the 'kitchen of Kyoto' live up to its name?
27th April 2023 Kichi Kichi Omurice: Is This Famous Restaurant in Kyoto, Japan Worth the Hype? The show is entertaining, but taste-wise? A little lacking.
26th April 2023 Visit the Famous Bamboo Forest in Arashiyama, Japan Tip: visit early in the morning or in the evening for lesser crowds.
26th April 2023 All Aboard the Sagano Scenic Railway in Arashiyama, Japan Combine the railway with the Hozugawa Boat Ride for an idyllic afternoon!
26th April 2023 Enjoy a Leisurely Two-Hour Hozugawa Boat Cruise in Arashiyama, Japan A great addition to a leisurely Arashiyama itinerary.
19th November 2019 Why You Should Visit Hiroshima, Japan Immerse yourself in history, frolic with free-roaming deer and eat your way through a Okonomiyaki building.
27th March 2023 Marvel At a Floating Torii Gate & Free-Roaming Deer at Miyajima, Japan In fact, Miyajima is considered to be one of Japan's three most scenic views.
17th November 2019 A Day Trip to Okunoshima Island, Japan Pay a visit to Japan's one and only 'Rabbit Island'.
16th November 2019 Reasons to Visit Kanazawa, Japan Get a taste of olden Japan minus the thick crowd of tourists.
29th March 2023 Visit Zenkoji Temple and the Nakamise Shopping Street in Nagano, Japan Did you know that Zenkoji Temple is one of Japan's three most sacred sites?
16th March 2023 See the Famous Snow Monkeys at Jigokudani Monkey Park in Nagano, Japan Watch the snow monkeys frolic in the snow, chase each other around, and soak in the onsen.
18th March 2023 Travel back in time at Takayama, Japan’s ‘Mini Kyoto’ Take your time to explore this quaint Japanese town with lots of rustic charm.
17th March 2023 A Day Trip to Shirakawa-go, a Magical Mountain Village in Japan Famous for its Gassho-Zukuri houses, Shirakawa-go looks like it fell right out of a storybook.
22nd March 2023 Yatai in Fukuoka: Have a Meal At a Traditional Open-air Food Stall Open from 6pm until the wee hours of the morning, yatai make a great supper pitstop.
22nd March 2023 Moomin Bakery & Café: Dine at Japan’s Anti-Loneliness Themed Café Enjoy your meal with a cute and fluffy companion!
20th March 2023 A Day Trip to the Venice of Japan at Yanagawa Spend a relaxing day going on a river cruise and trying the local Unagi speciality.
20th November 2019 One-Week Itinerary In & Around Tokyo, Japan - For the Kids at Heart Part 4: Tokyo > Disneyland + Disneysea > Fuji Q Highland
20th November 2019 One-Week Itinerary In & Around Tokyo, Japan - For Lovers of All Things Japanese Part 3: Tokyo > Nikko > Kamakura > Kawagoe > Odawara
20th November 2019 One-Week Itinerary In & Around Tokyo, Japan - For Nature Lovers Part 2: Tokyo > Lake Kawaguchiko > Hitachi Seaside Park > Hakone > Enoshima > Kusatsu Onsen
20th November 2019 One-Week Itinerary In & Around Tokyo, Japan - For Those Who Dare to Be Different Part 1: Tokyo > Yokohama > Zao Fox Village > Kawasaki
20th November 2019 One-Week Japan Itinerary that Maximises the JR Pass - Sapporo (Hokkaido) & Surrounds Part 4: Sapporo > Hakodate > Lake Toya > Noboribetsu > Furano > Asahikawa > Otaru
20th November 2019 One-Week Japan Itinerary that Maximises the JR Pass - Fukuoka & Surrounds Part 3: Hakata (Fukuoka) > Yanagawa > Okayama > Kurashiki > Kumamoto > Nagasaki > Yefuin > Beppu >
20th November 2019 One-Week Japan Itinerary that Maximises the JR Pass - Osaka & Surrounds Part 2: Osaka > Kyoto > Kobe > Himeji > Nara > Hiroshima > Miyajima
20th November 2019 One-Week Japan Itinerary that Maximises the JR Pass - Tokyo & Surrounds Part 1: Narita Airport > Tokyo > Zao Fox Village > Yokohama > Nikko > Kamakura > Kanazawa
21st November 2019 Two-Week Japan Itinerary that Maximises the JR Pass During Sakura Season - Incl. Osaka & Fukuoka Part 2: Fukuoka > Okayama > Kurashiki > Yanagawa > Nagasaki > Beppu > Kagoshima > Kumamoto
21st November 2019 Two-Week Japan Itinerary that Maximises the JR Pass During Sakura Season - Incl. Tokyo & Osaka Part 1: Tokyo > Nagoya > Kanazawa > Osaka > Hiroshima > Miyajima > Himeji > Kyoto > Arashiyama