We were tired. We were hungry. We were lost in Tokyo Station. We had all of our luggage with us. And we had minimal local money left. All in all it was a less than glorious start to our long planned family holiday to Japan. While I am an experienced international traveller this was my … Read more
Planning a two-week trip to Japan for the first time can feel overwhelming—there are endless possibilities, and it’s hard to know where to start. We remember facing the same challenge when we planned our first visit. We wanted to experience Japan’s famous cities, but we also craved time in the mountains and a chance to … Read more
The Studio Ghibli Museum in Tokyo is a magical experience for fans of Hayao Miyazaki’s iconic films and anyone who loves Japan’s anime. But as amazing as the museum itself may be, securing tickets can feel like its own adventure. With limited tickets released each month and enormous demand from both locals and international travellers, … Read more
Baseball is the most popular amateur and professional sport in Japan and we can confirm that Japanese baseball games are an amazing experience! After hearing about the Japanese love of baseball, we definitely wanted to attend a baseball game during our family trip to Japan. We ended up attending a sold-out match between the Yomiuri … Read more
When we were planning our recent trip to Japan, we decided early that we were keen to see a sumo wrestling tournament in Tokyo during our visit as a different way to experience the Japanese culture – and it certainly was a great experience which I would definitely recommend to other visitors to Japan! You … Read more
Welcome to the fun world of Japanese-themed dinner parties, where tradition meets elegance, and every detail contributes to an immersive cultural experience. Japanese cuisine is renowned for its refined simplicity and emphasis on seasonal ingredients, but the dining experience extends far beyond the food itself. The magic lies in the presentation, ambience, and authentic tableware, … Read more
Embarking on a journey to Japan is exciting, but choosing the right travel guide can be overwhelming. In this guide, we’ve curated a list of the best Japan travel books, perfect for various planning stages, from sparking inspiration to on-the-go insights. You may not realise that different Japan travel guidebooks make sense at the different … Read more
In the modern era, there are a great range of global options to easily purchase a Japan Rail Pass in Australia. A JR Pass can be purchased for either a 7 day, 14 day or 21 day period, for either first class or second class. During the period that the pass is active is a … Read more
When you start planning your trip to Japan a key question for most travellers is whether you need to buy a Japan Rail JR Pass and what is the cheapest option. If you search in Google for Japan Rail Passes you are immediately inundated with many websites advertising themselves as the best place to buy … Read more
A Japan eSim is a great newer option for easy and convenient access to the internet without going through the hassle of finding free wifi hotspots and the associated security concerns. It’s common for your accommodation provider to offer wifi for guests, but once you step outside, you won’t be able to use it anymore. … Read more