Buying a SIM card in Japan is now not only possible, but relatively straightforward.
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Hokuriku Starts Here
Of all the regions of Japan, Hokuriku is the one for which my fondness has most increased over the years.
Continue ReadingKansai Starts Here
How many days do you need in Osaka and Kyoto?
Continue ReadingIs Nagoya Worth Visiting?
The exuberance of my Nagoya travel guide stands in stark contrast to the city’s lukewarm reputation.
Continue ReadingSendai Starts Here
Is Sendai worth visiting?
Continue ReadingAso Starts Here
It took me two trips to see Mt. Aso for what it is.
Continue ReadingPerfect Tokyo Panorama Spots
Where can you get the best view of Tokyo?
Continue ReadingThe Secret to Getting Yen in Japan
Without a pocket full of yen in this surprisingly cash-centric country, you simply won’t get very far.
Continue ReadingThe Tokyo Underground, De-mystified
Nearly 9 million people travel through the Tokyo underground system every day, many of whom are literal schoolchildren.
Continue ReadingThe Best Japan Road Trips
There are a million reasons to hit Japan’s open road. Thankfully, I’m only going to name five.
Continue ReadingThe Truth About Solo Travel in Japan
Think traveling in Japan alone isn’t for you? Think again.
Continue ReadingMorioka Starts Here
I’ve come to love this Tohoku hub for what it is.
Continue Reading24 Places to Go in Japan in 2024
2024 will be the best year—ever—to visit Japan.
Continue ReadingThe Truth About the Ghibli Museum
Seeing the work of Hayao Miyazaki and company brought to life within the magical museum was something of a conversion experience for me.
Continue ReadingJapan’s Best Biking Route
There’s a reason the 70 km of trails between Honshu and Shikoku islands are known as the best cycling route in Japan.
Continue ReadingKobe is More Than Just an Amazing Day Trip
If you’re flexible about how many days in Kobe you can spend, the city and the rest of Hyogo prefecture will really come alive for you.
Continue ReadingWhy Sakuraco Beats Bokksu
The Bokksu vs Sakuraco comparison isn’t much of a competition.
Continue ReadingWhy You Shouldn’t Skip Enoshima
Is Enoshima island worth visiting?
Continue ReadingTokyo’s Underrated Autumn
Japan’s capital, it turns out, is an incredibly place to enjoy fall foliage.
Continue ReadingWhere to See Mt. Fuji
Allow me to start this post by pouring cold water all over you.
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