Hakodate, Hokkaido: Discover the Hidden Gems of Japan's Northern Island
Hakodate is a charming city located on the southern tip of Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island. With its unique mix of history,...
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Exploring Japan one step at a time. Be it what to eat, what to see, what to do, and what to shop in Japan, we seek to cover it all!
- May 6
- 3 min
From Asahikawa to Biei: A Day Trip to the Iconic Blue Pond and Serene Shirahige Waterfalls
Hokkaido is known for its stunning natural beauty, and a day trip to Biei's Blue Pond and Shirahige Waterfalls is the perfect way to...
- Apr 15
- 7 min
Asahikawa Travel Guide: Top Things to Do in this Beautiful Japanese City
When people think of Hokkaido, they think of Niseko's powder ski resorts, Sapporo's amazing food scene, Hakodate's proximity to Tokyo by...
- Feb 27
- 6 min
A Tranquil Ryokan Escape: Discovering The Lake View Toya Nonokaze Resort in Hokkaido
If you're looking for an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, The Lake View Toya Nonokaze Resort is the perfect...
- Dec 11, 2022
- 2 min
Komeda’s Coffee: Japan’s Best Kept Breakfast Secret
Love coffee? How about toast? What if we tell you that you can get the best of all these at an affordable price at Komeda's Coffee in...
- Aug 13, 2019
- 25 min
38 things to do and eat for 5D4N in Okinawa, Japan: A Self-Drive Road Trip Itinerary
Looking for an island getaway? Besides the ever-popular Bali, Phuket, and Krabi, the next best alternative is approximately five hours...
- Aug 1, 2019
- 10 min
Okinawa Self Drive Travel Guide
Comprising over 150 islands in the East China Sea between Japan and Taiwan's mainland, Okinawa is a Japanese prefecture known for its...
- Sep 13, 2018
- 16 min
Planning your trip to Japan: Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo Itinerary
Japan is one of my favourite places in Asia because of its amazing food! Think: the freshest sashimi, sushi, endless ramen stores, et...
- Aug 28, 2018
- 13 min
26 things to do and eat in Osaka, Japan
Osaka, the food capital of Japan! It is a place where we ate till our tummies were full, but can't help but stop by another stall to have...
- Aug 25, 2018
- 4 min
Matsusakagyu Yakiniku M in Osaka, Japan
We previously tried Matsusaka Beef in Tokyo, Japan and fell in love with the tasty of this fatty beef with impressive marbling. In our...
- Aug 24, 2018
- 8 min
Summer in Japan, 9 things to do in Kobe on a Day Trip from Osaka
Kobe beef, Kobe Bryant, Kobe Japan! Kobe is a port city close to Osaka and is almost like how Yokohama is to Tokyo. For travellers who...
- Aug 21, 2018
- 4 min
Is Kobe beef worth the hype? - Where to find affordable Kobe beef in Kobe, Japan?
When heading to Kobe, one would definitely try to place tasting Kobe beef on their list. We were extremely excited to munch on them when...
- Aug 19, 2018
- 4 min
Don't head to Osaka Castle Without Knowing These 5 fun facts!
Many who head to Osaka may consider adding Osaka Castle to their list. But should you really? We went to Osaka Castle and found out...
- Aug 17, 2018
- 7 min
Summer in Japan, 6 things to do in Nara on a day trip
Besides heading to Kyoto from Osaka, another popular day trip out of Osaka is Nara! Some people may complete Nara on their way to Kyoto....
- Aug 13, 2018
- 9 min
Summer in Japan, 8 things to do in Kyoto on a day trip
Kyoto is an amazing city and some may choose to stay here for much longer but we only had time to squeeze in a short day trip from Osaka!...
- Dec 1, 2017
- 8 min
How I spent below 900 SGD (including air tickets) on a 5D4N trip to Hokkaido
Do take note that this is probably not your typical ski trip to Hokkaido because that will definitely cost you more than 900 SGD. I went...
- Nov 30, 2017
- 6 min
Otaru day trip guide!
Otaru, being only 38 km away or about 40 minutes away by JR trains, is a great city for a day trip! How to get to Otaru from Sapporo? To...
- Nov 30, 2017
- 8 min
7 foods that you absolutely have to eat in Sapporo
Japan has a plethora of food options: from sashimi to okonomiyaki, what should you eat when you are in Sapporo? Here's a list of the best...
- Nov 26, 2017
- 14 min
22 things to do in Sapporo
Essentially, one can cover the major sites in Sapporo in a day. We initially intended to do so, but couldn't get to the Ski resort we...
- Nov 25, 2017
- 7 min
Hokkaido (Sapporo / Otaru) Travel Guide
Took our chance with affordable tickets and a vacant week that we had in November, booking our flights from Singapore to Hokkaido! To be...
- Oct 10, 2017
- 2 min
Experience Tokyo Disneysea
Being a Disney fan, Disney SEA was a must-go for us! Tokyo Disney Sea Tickets at the Entrance How to get to Disney SEA? TRAINS - From...
- Oct 10, 2017
- 4 min
Half-day Yokohama, Japan guide
After visiting Hakone, we travelled to Yokohama since it was on the way back to Tokyo. Yokohama, the second largest city in Japan after...
- Oct 9, 2017
- 4 min
Day trip to Hakone from Tokyo, Japan
If you’re looking to catch a glimpse of the elusive Mount Fuji, you may just want to try your luck at Hakone! Hakone is located west of...
- Oct 8, 2017
- 6 min
12 must-eat dishes in Tokyo, Japan!
Apart from the usual eats, there are many hidden finds in Tokyo! Even though it may be a good idea to star all the places that one should...
- Oct 7, 2017
- 3 min
Where to find affordable Matsusaka Beef in Tokyo, Japan?
Matsusaka Beef is one of the most popular beef type in Japan, along with Kobe beef and Yonezawa Beef. It is prized for its high fat to...
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