Allow me to start this post by pouring cold water all over you.
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Ride the Rails Between Tokyo and Osaka
If you’re preparing to take a Tokyo to Osaka train, it’s natural that you’ll have some questions.
Continue ReadingBattle of the Japanese Capitals
If you’ve never been to either city, comparing Tokyo vs Kyoto might seem futile.
Continue ReadingIs Tokyo Expensive?
It’s a matter of yes-and-no, not yes-or-no.
Continue ReadingWhere to See Sakura in Tokyo
The Tokyo cherry blossom season comes early—but often unpredictably so.
Continue ReadingKamakura Starts Here
Japan’s ancient capital is a great excursion from its current one.
Continue ReadingHow to Reach Hakone’s Bubbling Baths
Planning a day trip from Tokyo to Hakone?
Continue ReadingWhy You Can’t Fly from Miami to Tokyo
Eventually, there will be a nonstop Miami to Tokyo flight—that’s what airlines have been saying for decades.
Continue ReadingDoes Tokyo Have Snow?
The weather in Tokyo isn’t what you probably think it is.
Continue ReadingShould You Fly Into Haneda or Narita?
Try not to overthink the HND vs NRT debate.
Continue ReadingThe Ultimate Tokyo Train Station Guide
Before you worry about navigating the labyrinthine Shinjuku Station, you should attend to a more fundamental task.
Continue ReadingHow Long Do You Need in Nikko?
Sleeping in Nikko, it turns out, makes all the difference in the world.
Continue ReadingWhere Should You Stay in Tokyo?
If you’re asking the question “where should I stay in Tokyo?”, you’re not alone.
Continue ReadingThe Secret to Getting Around Tokyo
There is a method to the madness of Tokyo’s transport networks.
Continue ReadingHow Many Days Should You Spend in Tokyo?
As a traveler (and a travel blogger), I’m always reevaluating and recalibrating my stances—the topic of how many days in Tokyo you should spend is no exception.
Continue ReadingMaking Sense of Tokyo
My mental map of Tokyo is spot-on.
Continue Reading30 Pictures That Will Make You Want to Visit Tokyo
I hope looking through these images will encourage you to continue peeling away Tokyo’s layers.
Continue ReadingTokyo in the Time of Covid
My life is finally back on track, even if the rest of the world may lag behind by weeks, months or—god help us—years.
Continue ReadingWhere to Hit the Beach Near Tokyo
When it comes to beaches near Tokyo, there’s good news and there’s bad news.
Continue ReadingTokyo, With Breathing Room
Could 4 days in Tokyo be the perfect amount of time to spend in Japan’s capital?
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