If you’re visiting Japan, you can’t leave without going to karaoke. Rumour has it they will even check at customs. They aren’t kidding when they say karaoke is an other-worldly experience unlike any other here… so what exactly makes it …
Karaoke: Japan’s #1 Must-Do Activity Read More »
If your time in Tokyo is getting to you, the tall buildings, the sounds, the pace… visit the country. Forget a day trip to Mt Fuji 3776 metres tall and 2 hours away, it’s much cooler, closer younger sibling Mt …
Why Mt Takao is Better Than Mt Fuji Read More »
If you’re a tourist or a traveller, there are a few reasons why you might need a bit of Wi-Fi every now and then, on top of the data your Mobal SIM Card includes. Maybe you need to catch up …
Your Definitive Guide to Free Wi-Fi (on your smartphone) in Japan Read More »
If you’re a cat person like me, I bet you’ll struggle to adjust to the fact the stray cats on the streets of Japan are not safe to pet. Well, the good news is that the Japanese are a very …
One Hour in a Tokyo Cat Café Read More »
If you came to Tokyo to walk the walk and talk the talk of urban Japanese life, not just see the sights, the answer you’re searching for (and that I can’t recommend highly enough) is a local walking tour. Thanks …
5 Reasons to Spend an Afternoon in Local Yoyogi Uehara Read More »
You know those 10 days of Autumn where all the leaves change into bright colours right before they fall off? Well Japan has a special name just for that season: koyo. Koyo falls around the end of November, and, …
I Spent a Whole Day Visiting Tokyo Gardens… Here’s Why! Read More »