Tag: Travel guide

  • Mount Kirishima: Hiking an Active Volcano

    Mount Kirishima: Hiking an Active Volcano

    In March 2022 I hiked an active volcano range with my fiancé’s family. A few years ago, I never would have thought to do such a thing! In this article I retell my experience with some useful information for anyone thinking to hike it themselves. All photos in this article were taken by me. Read…

  • Japanese 102: How To Send Parcels at the Post Office

    Japanese 102: How To Send Parcels at the Post Office

    I put together a guide on how to navigate the complicated services available at a Japanese post office, as well as some useful Japanese phrases to get by. Read the article here:https://www.tokyoweekender.com/2022/04/japanese-post-office-cheat-sheet/

  • 6 Culturally Significant Japanese Flowers and Where to Find Them

    6 Culturally Significant Japanese Flowers and Where to Find Them

    I looked into six of Japan’s culturally significant flowers and found that many of them had a deeper back story than being a simple spring decoration. Read the article here:https://www.tokyoweekender.com/2022/04/culturally-significant-japanese-flowers/

  • Best Train Lines for Living in Tokyo: The Hibiya Line

    Best Train Lines for Living in Tokyo: The Hibiya Line

    Having commuted daily on the Hibiya Line for over a year, I wrote a piece giving advice on where is best to live along the line, and insights into the commute itself. Read the article here:https://blog.gaijinpot.com/best-train-lines-for-living-in-tokyo-the-hibiya-line/

  • Traveling with Japanese In-Laws: What to Expect

    Traveling with Japanese In-Laws: What to Expect

    After going on my first trip with my in-laws in Japan, I put together an etiquette guide on how to go on such a trip yourself. Read the article here:https://blog.gaijinpot.com/traveling-with-japanese-in-laws-what-to-expect/

  • Best Hidden Spots for a Winter Trip in Japan

    Best Hidden Spots for a Winter Trip in Japan

    I rounded up the best spots for a scenic winter trip in each of Japan’s major areas. Read the article here:https://blog.gaijinpot.com/best-hidden-spots-for-a-winter-trip-in-japan/

  • Japan’s Best Autumn Spots to Avoid the Crowds

    Japan’s Best Autumn Spots to Avoid the Crowds

    I rounded up some of the highlights in each of Japan’s main areas to see the autumn leaves. Read the article here:https://blog.gaijinpot.com/japans-best-autumn-spots-to-avoid-the-crowds/

  • Why I Love Tokyo: My Recommendations for First Timers

    Why I Love Tokyo: My Recommendations for First Timers

    I’ve moved out of Tokyo now and I love it, but that doesn’t mean I don’t still love Tokyo, too. It’s great for experiencing the lights and variety of the country, and all in a place where you’ll get the best chance of any spoken English in Japan. Read the full article here:https://livejapan.com/en/in-tokyo/in-pref-tokyo/in-tokyo_train_station/article-a0003506/

  • 5 Fun Things to Do in Nara

    5 Fun Things to Do in Nara

    Nara is a beautiful and serene place filled with “wild” deer that you can feed and interact with. Many of them bow before asking for food, but some of them might chase you and bite your clothes too! All images in this article are my own. Read the full article here:https://allabout-japan.com/en/article/6743/

  • 4 Things to Do on a Weekend in Osaka

    4 Things to Do on a Weekend in Osaka

    In 2018, I went on a trip to Osaka, and here I share some of the highlights of the short trip. Most images in this article are my own. Read the full article here:https://allabout-japan.com/en/article/6681/