Off-the-Beaten-Path Travel Stories

Experience Seicomart Conbini Without Going to Hokkaido

If you’ve ever been to Hokkaido, you’ve probably come across a Seicomart. While the chain is not in Tokyo, you can actually find it close by.

With countless guides out on Angkor Wat, I decided to focus on 3 lesser known activities that I enjoyed just as much, if not more.

Moo Deng has captured hearts across Thailand (and beyond). Here’s everything you need to know about visiting the adorable pygmy hippo.

Over my months of crane gaming, I have discovered there are three main options for selling crane game prizes. As for the best, read on.

Even 30 years on since the TV series first aired in Japan, the Evangelion craze has not died down. Here are some must-visit spots for fans.

A Japanese comic has been making waves for its July 2025 catastrophic disaster prophecy. I bought a copy to see what the hype was about.

Why not make the most of your trip to Japan by visiting some truly exceptional restaurants? Here’s 12 to get you started.

Japan has a wide variety of seasonal flowers, but many spots require long day trips. Here’s where to find alternatives without leaving Tokyo.

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 […]

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.