Japan

Japan is one of the best countries to travel alone for the first time. As the 9th safest country in the world, Japan has many things to do. From metropolitan cities to rural villages and places off the beaten path,…

Japan is known for cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto. And these are some of the biggest cities that any first-time traveller to Japan must visit. But there are other parts of Japan that are lesser-known to travellers. There are…

Tokyo is a large metropolis city consists of 23 special wards and 26 other cities, towns and villages. Originally a fishing village during the Edo period, Tokyo became the capital city of Japan in 1868. And while Tokyo is the…

Tourism is a major industry in Tokyo, and the capital city attracts millions of visitors each year. Even though Tokyo has a reputation for being really expensive, there are options for travellers to save a bit of money, especially on…

As the 6th largest city in Japan, Kobe is located on the south side of the main island of Honshu near Osaka and Kyoto. The capital city of Hyogo Prefecture is known for its busy port, culturally influenced districts, and…

Shimanami Kaido is Japan’s best bikeway and starts in Onomichi on the main island of Honshu and takes you all the way to Imabari on Shikoku Island. The entire cycle route is about 70km and connects six islands in the…