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Getting More Out of Fukuoka’s Food Culture
In this two-day trip to Fukuoka, I headed a bit further out than usual! Although there are some great food and cultural experiences in the city centre, heading a bit further out means you can explore a different side of Fukuoka culture. Have a look at my trip exploring the food, tea, and sake culture…
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The Samurai Restaurant: An Insane, Energetic Night of Music and Lights
If you’re looking for a night of neon and some insane festival vibes, the Samurai Restaurant is the new place to go! Less of a restaurant and more of a hyperactive show, this is an experience you won’t soon forget.https://livejapan.com/en/in-tokyo/in-pref-tokyo/in-shinjuku/article-a0005489/
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Visiting the Endless Bakeries of Tsukuba
45 minutes from Akihabara Station is Tsukuba, the self-proclaimed Science City in Ibaraki with its iconic twin-peak mountain. The area is a great place to go hiking, visit its many gardens, or visit the Ring Ring Road, a cycling path from Lake Kasumigaura to Mount Tsukuba. Among all these outdoorsy activities and its scientific reputation,…
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Brand New Baths! Top 4 New Bathhouses in and Around Tokyo 2024
A quick article about some of the newest bathhouses that have opened in and around Tokyo in the past year.https://livejapan.com/en/in-tokyo/in-pref-tokyo/in-tokyo_train_station/article-a0005547/
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bills Omotesando: The Tokyo Hotspot for All Diets
Finding decent restaurants in Tokyo that cater to vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free diets can be difficult. There are usually some options, but how many times can you eat a “salad” (read: plain cabbage) before getting bored? Here to solve that problem is bills.https://livejapan.com/en/in-tokyo/in-pref-tokyo/in-harajuku/article-a0005546/
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Prepare for Bug Season in Japan: Bug Spray Recommendations!
If you have any thoughts of hiking in Japan, you’ll need to be prepared! If you don’t wear long sleeves, you’ll most certainly come back itchy. I went with Live Japan to a popular drug store in Shibuya to ask for their best recommendations to avoid those little suckers! https://livejapan.com/en/in-tokyo/in-pref-tokyo/in-shibuya/article-a0005530/
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In Japan’s flyover country, 72 hours of hidden gems
Okayama and Tottori don’t often find themselves on the must-visit lists of aspiring tourists, but that’s exactly why you should visit – they are devoid of the insane crowds that clog the streets of the more sought-after Kyoto and Tokyo. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/08/23/travel/okayama-tottori-marriott-hotel/
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Sightseer Surge
After more than two years of isolation and a slow reopening, Japan has steadily reclaimed its status as a top travel destination. Even in 2023, numbers were already at 25.06 million. The country is now on course to shatter its previous record of 31.88 million travellers (set in 2019). In this slightly heavier piece, I…
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The Ordinary and Extraordinary of My Travel Writing Life
As a Japan-based travel writer, I get to visit all sorts of areas of Japan that I would have no real reason or time to visit if I were doing a regular office job. On the other hand, when I’m writing about all that or doing research, I can end up sitting at my desk…
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Experience Rafting and Canyoning in Gunma
If you’re looking for an adrenaline boost, rafting and canyoning in Gunma is the way to go. In this post with Japan Cheapo, I’ll show you what you can expect from a day at Canyons Minakami — based on our experience. Spoiler: you’ll be rappelling down waterfalls! (No, the photos aren’t me!)https://japancheapo.com/travel/rafting-canyoning-minakami/
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Cassandra Lord - Japan Content Creator 