When it comes to using appliances or devices you brought to Japan (or using Japanese devices outside of Japan), there are a few things to take […]
Category: Japan for Travellers
Travelling To and From the Airports in Tokyo
Taxi Very few seasoned tourists in Japan would resort to taking taxis to travel to/from the airport. The main reason is the sheer costliness, especially […]
Cycling in Tokyo
It is not uncommon to find many cyclists on the roads in Tokyo… From mothers ferrying children in their electric-powered mamacharis* to salarymen sweating it […]
Some spots in urban Tokyo for viewing autumn colors
Tokyo, a bustling urban center with millions of inhabitants, is not exactly known for its natural beauty. Despite this, there are many little spots of […]
Denzuin (伝通院)
Happened to chance upon this beautiful temple in a part of Tokyo not frequented by tourists. Beautiful autumn leaves and a serene environment. View Larger Map […]
All About Hakone
Hakone is an extremely popular destination for both tourists and Tokyoites. Part of the reason is the stark contrast it offers to the concrete jungle […]
Estimating taxi fares in Japan
This is a nifty website I use to estimate taxi fares whenever I feel the need to cab around. As the site is entirely in […]
Maps Maps Maps!
In most other countries, Google Map has basically beaten the crap out of all its rivals, but when it comes to Japan, you can never […]