If you’re on the fence about which Japan eSIM to choose, my analysis will help get you off it!
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How to Choose the Best Japan eSIM
These days, dozens of companies offer Japan eSIMs.
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Why Sim Local Beats Saily in Japan
There’s a clear winner among these two eSIM heavy hitters.
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30 More Pictures That Will Make You Want to Visit Japan in Autumn
I shudder when I think of how close I was to forfeiting so many of my eventual triumphs.
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Mie’s Amazing Ama
Whether or not they’re authentic, the ama pearl divers offer one of the most interesting travel experiences anywhere in Japan.
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The Most “Alpine” Place in the Japanese Alps
If you head to the Senjojiki Cirque in the Chuo Alps, you may indeed feel like you’re in Europe.
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JAL’s Domestic First Class is Overrated
My JAL domestic first class review is incidental, not intentional.
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The Truth About Living in Japan
Moving to Japan is pretty straightforward, presuming you don’t undertake the process when the country’s borders are closed like I did.
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Where Should You Stay in Tokyo?
Stumped about where to stay in Tokyo?
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Edo for the Afternoon
I’m confident I’ve crafted the perfect Kawagoe day trip.
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Saitama’s September Surprise
If you happen to be in the Tokyo area around October 1, I highly recommend making a pilgrimage to see the red spider lilies.
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Japan’s Underrated Indigo Town
Udatsu, while easy to miss, is impossible to forget.
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Cherry Blossoms and the Seto Inland Sea
It’s easy—well, easy enough—for you to see this amazing sakura view yourself.
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Tatebayashi is Worth the Trek
Tatebayashi is the most hidden sort of hidden gem in Japan.
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Kansai’s Most Underrated Railway
Over the years, I’ve relied more and more on the Kintetsu Line to explore Japan’s Kansai region.
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Why You Should (Almost) Never Tip in Japan
As a general rule, there is no tipping in Japan.
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Another Japanese Alpine Dilemma
Is Takayama or Matsumoto a better base for exploring the Japanese Alps?
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Is Higashiyama Really Kyoto’s Best Neighborhood?
Is Arashiyama or Higashiyama the best part of Kyoto?
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Japan’s Oldest Castle
Inuyama Castle is the oldest of Japan’s 12 original castles, and is impressive in its own right apart from that fact.
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Perfect Tokyo Panorama Spots
Where can you get the best view of Tokyo?
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