April 29, 2025April 29, 2025japan, kanto, spring, tokyo Tokyo Alternatives to 3 Famous (But Faraway) Flower Spots Japan has a wide variety of seasonal flowers, but many spots require long day trips. Here’s where to find alternatives without leaving Tokyo. Read more
April 2, 2025April 2, 2025japan, tokyo Harry Potter Studio Tour in Tokyo: Is it Worth Visiting? Opened in June 2023, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo is the world’s largest indoor Harry Potter attraction and the second of its kind after the […] Read more
February 11, 2025February 11, 2025japan, tokyo A (Non-Drinker’s) Guide to Shinjuku: Alternative Things to Do While Shinjuku is known for areas like Golden Gai and Nichome, it has a lot to offer non-drinkers as well. Here are some alternative things to do. Read more
September 16, 2024September 16, 2024europe, summer, travel, turkey Hot Air Balloon Ride in Cappadocia: Tips & What to Expect I recently decided to go to Turkey and tick hot air ballooning in Cappadocia off my bucket list. It met all expectations, and then some. Read more
August 27, 2024August 27, 2024japan, kanto, summer, tokyo Hatonosu Valley: An Easy, Scenic Hike in Tokyo’s West Hatonosu Valley is an easy hike that can be completed by anyone with normal fitness, and the perfect nature-filled getaway from the city. Read more
November 29, 2023November 29, 2023autumn, japan, kanto Haikyo Hunting: The Ruins of Heiankaku Wedding Venue Heiankaku, an abandoned wedding venue in Ibaraki Prefecture, turned out to be one of the most photogenic haikyo I have explored to date. Read more
October 9, 2023October 12, 2023japan, life, tokyo Enter Chamber of Raven, a Magical Realm Cafe in Tokyo The magical world of Chamber of Raven in Tokyo is indeed spectacular, although budget-wise it might be best reserved for special occasions. Read more
September 24, 2023September 24, 2023autumn, japan, kanto, spring, summer, tokyo Top 5 Carpet-style Flower Festivals In and Around Tokyo Every season brings about a fresh crop of flower festivals; here are five of the most popular and easily accessible “carpet” ones from Tokyo. Read more
July 27, 2023July 27, 2023japan, kanto, summer See Kawasaki’s Cyberpunk Factory Skyline on a Night Cruise Kawasaki’s factory skyline transforms into a cyberpunk wonderland at night. One of the best ways to see it is on a night cruise. Read more
April 9, 2023April 9, 2023japan, korea, tokyo 3 Spots to Instagram in Shin-Okubo, Tokyo’s Koreatown Shin-Okubo, Tokyo’s biggest Koreatown, is known for K-pop and street food, but it also features a ton of cafes and bars for any Instagrammer. Read more