Visiting Japan on a Budget

The Top 10 Ramen in Tokyo!

Ever wondered where to eat the best ramen in Tokyo? With a ramen shop on almost every corner, where to even start? Well, wonder no longer, because the following shops are the best ramen restaurants...

The Top 5 Places to See the Cherry Blossoms in Kyoto!

It is that magical time of the year again when everything turns pink here in Japan! And especially enjoying the cherry blossoms in Kyoto at this time of the year is an unforgettable experience. It...

The Mythical Koi Fish

Also known as "Koi Carps", they are very popular fish and the absolute Japanese protagonists in the vast majority of ponds in the country. The name koi is an abbreviation of the Japanese word...

10 Days Family Friendly Japan Travel Itinerary

Hi there, I'm Antoinette, your average human being, working a day job and taking vacations occasionally to refresh myself. Now, nobody asked me to write this “10 Days Japan Itinerary” but since...

Cormorant Fishing in Arashiyama, Japan

In Arashiyama I stepped into a dream. A fat orange moon climbed into view as I crossed the Togersu-kyo, or Moon Bridge. Coloured lights lit the narrow streets, and lanterns hung among the trees...

Ah, Japan!

Japan is the most amazing and technologically advanced country in the world. My husband and I went to Japan last year. We decided to spend one week in Tokyo, and I absolutely fell in love with...