My first trip to Japan (many years ago), was also my first trip overseas, so I really didn’t know what to expect on the 14 hour flight. The longest flight I had been on before was a couple of hours, and I had no idea what would–or wouldn’t–be available for me on such a long flight. Fortunately, it all worked out for me in the … Continue reading Essential Tips for Your First Flight to Japan
I recently put out a post about Cheap Travel to Kyoto, you can read it here: Affordable Travel Guide to Kyoto, Japan Well, now that you have arrived in Kyoto, its time to have some fun! But I’m sure your wallet is probably starting to get stretched a bit thin, so here are some options for some cheap things to do during your visit. Fushimi Inari Taisha … Continue reading Affordable Kyoto: Free and Cheap Things to Do
Recently, a friend of a friend decided that he wanted to go to Japan for a short vacation, but rather than going to Tokyo, he wanted to travel to Kyoto instead. So he asked if I had any advice about cheap travel to Kyoto. And I do! But I realized I hadn’t shared this great information with all of you, so here you go! This … Continue reading Affordable Travel Guide to Kyoto, Japan
A comfortable place to stay can become the second biggest cost on your trip if you are not careful. The great news is that there are plenty of affordable options in Japan, whether you want to sleep in a traditional ryokan like a samurai or surrounded by flashing lights in Shibuya or Akihabara. HOSTELS Let’s start with the super-cheap option—Hostels. There are many hostels in … Continue reading Affordable Accommodation Options in Japan
People always complain about how expensive food in Tokyo is, but it really isn’t! You have so many options for amazing food at a cheap price. So let’s take a look at some really inexpensive food. “KOMBINI” or CONVENIENCE STORES Everyone has heard about Japan’s convenience stores, and how truly convenient they really are. And it is true. The major convenience stores are Lawson, 7/11, … Continue reading Affordable Food Options in Tokyo
So you’ve made it to Japan, and now you need to get to all of the cool, fun places in your schedule. Well, there are several “cheap” options for transportation in Japan, but it all depends on where you want to go and how far you want to travel. SUICA/PASMO First, I would recommend staying in the Tokyo-area for your first trip. Trust me, there … Continue reading Affordable Transportation Options in Japan
Japan is known for many cool things, like its amazing food, tons of anime and manga, and having some of the most convenient and cute trains! And of course, Japan has a train that looks like a fish. On April 28, 2016, Nankai Electric Railway Co. introduced a train that is themed on red sea bream, known as the Medetai Train (“tai” means red sea … Continue reading Explore Japan’s Unique Medetai Train Experience
“Kodomo no Hi” or Children’s Day is the last holiday in the Golden Week party. Children’s Day is celebrated on May 5th, and was designated as a national holiday in 1948. History It was originally known as “Tango no Sekku” or Boy’s Day, and as the name suggests, was a festival for boys. Japan also set aside a festival for girls known as “Hina-Matsuri” or Doll … Continue reading Celebrate Kodomo no Hi: Understanding Children’s Day in Japan
So you’ve decided to live your anime, manga, and samurai dreams, and want to head to the Land of the Rising Sun—Japan! But what about the flight? Flights are usually the most expensive part of your trip, and frankly one of the toughest things to find cheaply. However, if you follow these tips, you can really save a lot of money. How much? Last year … Continue reading Cheap Flights to Japan: Tips for Budget Travelers
Fans visiting the Pokémon Center Shibuya got a surprise this week—the iconic Mewtwo statue has mysteriously vanished from its display tube! 👀🧪 The empty chamber sparked wild theories online, from “Mewtwo escaped!” to “Team Rocket stole it!” But the most likely explanation? A clever promotion for Pokémon GO, which is about to debut Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y during this summer’s big event. … Continue reading Mystery at Pokémon Center Shibuya: Where Did Mewtwo Go?
