There are a lot of people who have asked me, “Is Kabukicho safe?”, “Is it OK for me to walk around the area?”, “Is it safe, I hear it’s full of yakuza?”, “I heard stories about that place!”, etc. First, let’s establish this. Kabukicho is Read More …
It has long been a problem for Kyoto residents, as tourism to Kyoto has led to unruly tourists and for those who live near Hanamikoji Street, an association of residents and shop owners in the Gion district have imposed a ban on photography effective on Read More …
I often hear it from travelers especially to Japan… “I booked my flight for ANA and it was United Airlines” “I booked my flight with JAL and it was American Airlines” And people sharing their anger on social media about codesharing and not getting the Read More …
I decided to do a second post, a travel guide about Suica (IC Card) once again, but not for traveling (if you want to see my travel guides for Suica in regards to traveling, please click here), but purchasing from stores, restaurants, entertainment areas and Read More …
You are in Japan and want to mail out a few postcards that you purchased? That’s no problem. Just ask your front desk of your hotel that you want to purchase some stamps and place it on your postcard and mail it out. Ask your Read More …
NOTE: The following Travel Guide is for US residents A question I have been asked frequently is how one can drive in another country? May it be the convenience to drive to a country side much quicker than riding on a train? To even riding Read More …
For those who are planning to travel to somewhere around the world, especially in Japan and there are various theme parks, museums and attractions that you have your itinerary, about a month before you leave, I highly recommend going to Klook or Voyagin to see Read More …
The #1 rule for those traveling to Japan… DO NOT TRAVEL DURING GOLDEN WEEK. Unfortunately, many people will avoid doing their research to know that 2019 is different in the fact that it’s an unprecedented 10-day Golden Week holiday which started on Saturday. And on Read More …
I’m often asked about how one can avoid the crowded trains in metropolitan areas of Japan. People may have heard that people are packed like sardines in a train and yes, it happens a lot and some, especially coming to Japan with children, worry about 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 …
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 …
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 …