Dozens of places in Japan are all but inaccessible if you don’t have your own set of wheels.
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Mt. Fuji’s Not-So-Famous Tea Fields
On one hand, the tea fields near Mt. Fuji definitely live up to the hype.
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Tokyo is Japan’s Best Base for Day Trips
Not all of the best day trips from Tokyo are the most obvious ones.
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Want to Visit an Onsen in Japan? Start Here
These incredible Japanese hot springs will make you want to take your clothes off in front of strangers.
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Kyoto’s Timeless New Year’s Eve
Celebrating the New Year in Kyoto is not as strange as it might seem as first glance.
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All the Ways to Haneda and Back
Traveling from Haneda Airport to Tokyo is a quick journey, but like most things in Japan isn’t necessarily simple.
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Should You Visit Okinawa in Winter?
You should only visit Okinawa in winter if you’re comfortable with the possibility of the worst-case scenario.
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How (and When) to Use Japan’s Keihan Line
This Keihan Line travel guide unlocks the Kansai region’s convenient Keihan Electric Railway.
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The Truth About the Green Car
If you’re expecting a luxurious or even exclusive experience, I think the green car is going to disappoint you.
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Japan’s Fabulous Fireworks
You’re never far from a hanabi display—well, at least not if you visit Japan in summer.
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Japan’s Best Convenience Store
Lawson vs 7-Eleven vs FamilyMart—which of Japan’s “Big 3” convenience stores is the best?
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The Truth About Tea Ceremonies
Follow my practical advice—and disregard any shade I may throw while giving it.
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How to See a Geisha in Kyoto
Have a successful Geisha encounter on the first try.
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The Best Way to Stay Connected in Japan
When it comes to SIM card for foreigners in Japan, this is the best course of action.
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The Truth About Kintsugi
Want to learn kintsugi in Japan?
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Why I Go So Hard for Japan’s Hydrangeas
Ajisai are every bit as Japanese as sakura.
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How to Fix Japan’s “Overtourism” Problem
Is overtourism in Japan really problem—and, if so, how do we fix it?
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The Best Japan Road Trips
There are a million reasons to hit Japan’s open road. Thankfully, I’m only going to name five.
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How to Travel Between Japan and New Zealand
There are as many ways to travel from New Zealand to Japan as there are reasons for wanting to go there.
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How Kyoto Lets Its Hair Down
Kyoto Gion Matsuri flies in the face of Kyoto’s conservative reputation when it takes over the city every July.
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