Category: Travel guide

  • The Japan Rail Pass: What You Need to Know

    The Japan Rail Pass: What You Need to Know

    The Japan Rail Pass is a transport pass that lets you travel all over Japan. So, if you’re planning to visit more than one city, it will likely save you a lot of money! I cover the basics of the pass with Japan Specialist: https://japanspecialist.com/w/the-japan-rail-pass-what-you-need-to-know

  • Explore More of Japan with Regional Passes

    Explore More of Japan with Regional Passes

    There are all sorts of different transport passes that you can buy to travel around Japan. But if you want to make a city your base and explore nearby, regional passes are the best way to do it while saving money! Take a look at some of the options in my blog post for Japan…

  • Expo 2025 Osaka: What Travellers Need to Know

    Expo 2025 Osaka: What Travellers Need to Know

    Osaka is always a lively place, but in 2025 it will reach a whole new level! 2025 is the year that the world will gather for 184 days of fun at the Osaka World Expo. I’ve put together some information to know before you go with Japan Specialist: https://japanspecialist.com/w/expo-2025-osaka-what-travellers-need-to-know

  • 10 Meaningful Souvenirs to Get in Japan

    10 Meaningful Souvenirs to Get in Japan

    Souvenirs are a great reminder of a fun holiday, but you don’t want to bring home another boring keychain… So I’ve put together 10 Japanese souvenirs full of meaning on Japan Specialist: https://japanspecialist.com/w/10-meaningful-souvenirs-to-get-in-japan

  • Tokyo Summer 2024: Snooze with Snorlax in a Pokémon Sleep Suite!

    Tokyo Summer 2024: Snooze with Snorlax in a Pokémon Sleep Suite!

    What? Pokémon Sleep is evolving! The cozy phone app has taken things to the next level with adorable Pokémon Sleep rooms and food at Grand Hyatt Tokyo. Find out what to expect on Live Japan here:https://livejapan.com/en/in-tokyo/in-pref-tokyo/in-roppongi/article-a0005488/

  • Press Release: The Royal Park Hotel Ginza 6-chome

    Press Release: The Royal Park Hotel Ginza 6-chome

    Mitsubishi Estate Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd. opened its third hotel in Tokyo’s famous Ginza district on Thursday, May 30th, 2024. While the area is known for its upmarket shopping and dining, the new hotel offers a friendly and convenient place to stay where guests can immerse themselves in deeper aspects of Ginza culture. Read…

  • 11 Things To Do Around Kawaguchiko Station

    11 Things To Do Around Kawaguchiko Station

    Recently a Lawson convenience store has been in the news a lot because tourists are causing problems in the road trying to take pictures of it with Mt. Fuji. Instead of causing problems for residents, here are some fun things to do in the area and some places to take (even nicer) photos of the…

  • 7 Best Places To Dine in Tokyo for 5000 Yen

    7 Best Places To Dine in Tokyo for 5000 Yen

    Tokyo is a great place to get a filling meal for ¥1,000 or less. But if you stretch your purse strings to ¥5,000, you’ll open up a whole new world of flavour! Here are some great restaurants in Tokyo where you can get something special for ¥5,000 or less. Read my article with Tokyo Cheapo…

  • How ‘winged’ gyōza took flight from a Tokyo suburb

    How ‘winged’ gyōza took flight from a Tokyo suburb

    I had mistakenly assumed that hanetsuki gyoza (winged dumplings) were an old traditional dish, but I was surprised to find that they were created only a few decades ago. What’s more, the original creator himself is still alive and cooking. See my article about hanetsuki gyoza and a cheesy evolution with The Japan Times here:…

  • A Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Cuisine

    A Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Cuisine

    If you’re visiting Tokyo soon and want to know all the must-eats, here’s a guide to all the fan favourites!(This article was sponsored by an external client of Tokyo Weekender): https://www.tokyoweekender.com/tw-collabs/a-beginners-guide-to-japanese-cuisine