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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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Masako Minaguchi: ‘Gelato is full of possibilities’
After working at a construction company that dealt with long-term projects, Masako Minaguchi, 55, realized she wanted to focus on the joy of the here and now. Last June, she opened Gelato MinNa, a gelato shop near Mejiro Station that serves seasonally changing flavors alongside creative alcoholic concoctions. Read my Japan Times interview with the…
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Exploring Sado Island: Sake, Sushi, and Granny-Powered Boats
Off the coast of Niigata is a melting pot of cultures from around Japan called Sado Island. It’s a remote island only accessible by boat, but the ride rewards you with diverse natural landscapes, food, and festivals. In this Japan Cheapo piece, I’ll share with you how to make the most of it in an…
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Interview with Polina Oba: ‘Try quick, fail quick, learn quick’
Polina Oba, 28, found her soon-to-be business partners while doing her masters in Tokyo. It wasn’t long before they asked her to join as co-founder and COO of GourmetPro, which is now an international network of food and beverage professionals. See my Japan Times interview with her here:https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2024/08/12/our-lives/gourmetpro-japanese-startup-food/
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Cassandra Lord - Japan Content Creator 