Hirakata Park — an underrated gem near Osaka (no lines, old-school charm, and real heart)
I am visiting Hirakata Park (ひらかたパーク) today and just wanted to share — it’s such an unexpected little…
Remaining Nintendo Museum Tickets for December 2025 are now on sale
As per the usual pattern, any Nintendo Museum tickets for December 2025 that were unsold in the lottery…
First Time Japan Trip in November
Hi all! If you could please take a look at my current itinerary and let me know if…
Family of 5 – with a 5 year old, 7 year old, and 10 year old (+2 adults) – can we get 1 hotel room?
How strict is Japan on # of people in a room? Do they really check? What if its…
Transfer to Asakusa
Landing at Narita in a little and am struggling to figure out exactly how to navigate to Asakusa…
Are there touts at the Tokyo Dome?
Hey all, I’m due to see the Oasis gig at the Tokyo Dome for my birthday (great luck)…
Free day in Kyoto
I have a free day in Kyoto and want to go somewhere without a plan and just walk…
Osaka to Haneda to LAX, will I need to collect and recheck my bags in Haneda?
When checking my bag at Itami Airport the agent told me to ask the United staff at Haneda…
Experiences I need to book ahead for?
Hello, Spending November in Tokyo and Osaka, any experiences or events I should think about booking ahead for?…
Hiroshima Day Trip from Kyoto Options
We are traveling to Japan in two weeks for 18 days doing a Tokyo –> Kyoto –> Osaka…
Going for my first ever japan trip, any reccos for anime spots in Tokyo/Kyoto?
Hi, I am going to Japan for a 14 day trip starting Nov 1st (super super excited) with…
Japan Travel AC Adapter and Converter requirements
Hello, will be heading to Japan next month. What do I need in terms of AC plugs, adapters…