My Travel Guides
My Best Burger Locations in Tokyo + Metropolis Japan’s Top Picks Best Burger Locations via the Tokyo Premium Hamburger Mooks Best Vegan Burgers in Tokyo The best burgers in Tokyo topic is always subjective. And what may be the best one day, can be off Read More …
Are you a frequent flier who often takes flights on Air Nippon Airways (ANN)? I would definitely take advantage of the ANA MILEAGE CLUB when flying to destinations around the world. Earn miles and get award tickets not only for ANA Group-operated flights but also Read More …
One of the popular sections that people look for on my blog are medications while in Japan that they can pick up at a pharmacy. I covered medications for colds, allergies, headaches to mosquito repellent: The One about Cold Medicine for Children The One about Read More …
I have covered Medicine and Drug Stores in Japan and also Mosquito repellent for adults and children. One of things I have been asked during this winter is: I’m in Japan, which cold medicine should I purchase for my child? You will see a pharmacist Read More …
One of the biggest questions I get from those looking to travel to Japan is how they can get tickets for the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka (Tokyo). For those not familiar with the Ghibli Museum, the museum is dedicated to Studio Ghibli animated films such Read More …
A question that I am often asked is my approach to taking photos of people or inside stores in Japan. One thing that I can say is that one should always ask permission if I get a portrait or if I am inside a store. Read More …
You are planning on traveling internationally, but aside from the things that I mentioned in past travel guides, I’m going to add a new section titled “Travel Essentials” (Must Bring Items) for International Travel. These are by no means a listing by priority but a Read More …
I’m often asked quite a bit of whether or not the Shinjuku is safe? One may hear comparisons between Shinjuku and America’s “Sin City”, Las Vegas. But the two are very different but have some similarities. For the most part, Tokyo is safe day and Read More …
In the United States, we are accustomed to knowing that America has 50 states, a federal district (Washington D.C., which is also a capital city) and five major territories (which includes Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands and Northern Mariana Islands). The latter Read More …
If you look at the photo above of me taking the bus back to the airport knowing my vacation has ended and it’s time to go home, what you see is the face of post-travel depression and exhaustion. All rolled up in one. For those Read More …
For those going to Tokyo, if there is one thing you will often ride on, it’s the JR Yamanote Line. It’s one of Tokyo’s most busiest lines and it’s the line that will connect you to important stations such as Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Ueno and Read More …
I’m often asked what seat I would recommend on an airplane flight, window seat or aisle seat? There are a few things I look for on a flight, if it’s a domestic, short flight, I don’t mind the aisle seat. If I’m on an international Read More …
Japan is a beautiful country and when it gets warmer, while visiting the parks are enjoyable, some areas that have a lot of water will attract mosquitoes. And parks like Yoyogi Park at one time, had problems with mosquitoes that carried the dengue virus. While Read More …
UPDATED”: [NHK] A magnitude 6.1 earthquake has struck the Osaka region in western Japan. Three people are confirmed dead. More than 230 others are reportedly injured. The Shinkansen line that runs from Tokyo to Osaka has resumed operation after service was partially suspended. But local Read More …
I often get e-mails and social media messages from people of whether or not a JR Pass is necessary. They often hear from their friends who traveled to Japan that they bought a JR Pass but is it necessary? My opinion is: Only BUY a Read More …