More poisonous than cyanide, the Japanese delicacy fugu can be lethal if not prepared correctly. I enjoyed fugu in Osaka and I lived to tell the tale.

Here’s how you can experience Tokyo on a shoestring budget. Be an expert on reducing transport, accommodation and food expenses.

Go big or go home the next time you’re in Tokyo.

Sick of Osaka and Kyoto? Find your zen at the beautiful Mount Kōya, an easy day trip away!

Ever had a taste of Oyako-don, Hayashi rice, Ochazuke or Tsukemen?

After all the sightseeing and cultural immersion in Osaka, go on a day trip to these stunning destinations.

Pitching Korea against Japan in terms of food, shopping, nature and other comparison markers. Are you #teamkorea or are you #teamjapan?

In Japan, staying in Airbnb accommodations over hotels/hostels can be a very practical choice. Find out the perks of doing so.

Japan is a favourite among travellers, and some of them just keep coming back time and again. What is it about Japan? Amazing food? Cool trains? Gorgeous nature?

Look at these bizarre vending machines found in Japan! Most of them are cool but the last three… They make me cringe.

The season for Hanami is approaching! Find out the best places in Tokyo for viewing the sakura (cherry blossoms) and what you need to prepare.

The mystical and haunting Yakushima forest in Japan has enough charm to inspire a movie of its own.