Hiroshima. Around 80,000 people (30% of the city’s population) were killed by the blast, another 70,000 were injured, and the entire city was more or less flattened. Understandably, this tragic event looms large here, and the Hiroshima Peace Park includes a museum, the Children’s Peace Monument dedicated to children who lost their lives in the […]
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Japan Travel Guide
Japan is one of the most amazing, beautiful, interesting, and friendly countries in the world. From bustling Tokyo and Zen-like Kyoto all the way to laid-back Okinawa and wintery Hokkaido, Japan rocks. It boasts mouthwatering food, majestic temples and shrines, serene gardens, lush national parks, and a rich culture. It was a lifelong dream to […]
How to Turn High-Cost Japan into a Cheap Place to Visit
Updated: 12/23/22 | December 23rd, 2022 For years, I put off traveling to Japan because I was afraid of how expensive it would be. The rumors I’d heard about the country’s high prices made me hesitant to go. I’ve always loved Japanese culture, and I knew any visit would involve gorging on sushi and ramen, […]
How to Get Around Japan on a Budget
Last Updated: 8/2/23 | August 2nd, 2023 I have a confession to make: I put off traveling to Japan for a long time because I always thought it was too expensive. Everyone told me Japan was one of the most expensive countries in the world. That was the collective wisdom. But, when I got there, […]
How to Travel Japan with a Baby
Posted: 10/9/2023 | October 9th, 2023 I love Japan. It’s one of my favorite countries in the world. But is it a suitable destination to visit with a baby? Solo female travel expert Kristin Addis from Be My Travel Muse was recently there with her baby and has tons of tips and advice for travelers […]
The Ultimate Japan Itinerary for First-Timers: From 1 to 3 Weeks
Last updated: 2/23/24 | February 23rd, 2024 I’ve yet to meet a traveler who didn’t love their time in Japan. It’s just one of those countries that everyone loves. How can you not? The food is carefully crafted and delicious; the history and culture are both rich and long; the landscape breathtaking; and the people […]
A Complete Guide to the Japan Rail Pass
Last Updated: 1/9/24 | January 9th, 2024 Japan is one of my favorite countries in the world. The serene beauty of the mountains and temples, the hustle and bustle of the sprawling cities, the exquisite food, and its long history make for a fascinating place to visit. However, Japan has a reputation, especially among budget […]
13 Reasons Why I Fell in Love with Japan
Posted: 5/30/2012 | May 30th, 2012 Updated: 8/5/2019 | August 5th, 2019 Last month, I toured Japan for three weeks. As you know, I was very excited. I had high expectations for a country that I had for years dreamed about seeing. And when you have high expectations, you can be easily disappointed. But Japan […]
How to Teach English in Japan
Posted: 4/18/20 | April 20th, 2020 Japan is one of the best places in the world to teach English. It’s home to incredible food, a rich culural history, high quality of living, and world-class cities like historic Kyoto and eclectic Tokyo. I absolutely loved all my time in Japan. It’s just one of the best […]
Tokyo Travel Guide
Tokyo is a crazy, frenetic, eclectic, and astounding city. It marries traditional tastes, unique fashion, Western music, avant-garde cocktails, and delicious food to create a place that is incredibly cool and weird. It comes alive at night, when the neon billboards and bright lights turn on and the Japanese cut loose after a long day […]
Kyoto Travel Guide
Kyoto is one of the most gorgeous places in all of Japan. Surrounded by mountains, it boasts countless Zen gardens, Buddhist and Shinto temples, hiking trails, and sake distilleries, as well as some seriously tasty food. I loved wandering around, popping into temple after temple, admiring the wide array of gardens, and meandering through the […]
Hiroshima Travel Guide
Most people visit Hiroshima to learn about the atomic bomb that was dropped on the city by American forces in 1945 at the end of World War II. The memorial to the victims, centered around a bombed-out dome — the only structure that survived the blast — is sobering. Despite this tragic moment in its […]