Planning a Japan Trip? Start With the System, Not the Cities
I’ve done Japan twice, eight years apart, and the two trips could not have gone more differently. The first ran…
Where to Base Yourself in Central Japan: Nagoya and Takayama
Every guide told me not to waste nights in Nagoya. Use it as a transfer point, they said, and base…
Why Hiroshima Became One of My Favourite Cities in Japan
Hiroshima was never supposed to become a favourite. I arrived braced for a single, heavy experience and a convenient base…
Travel Logistics Planner
A simple framework for thinking through the logistical side of travel — flights, entry requirements, accommodation and transfers — before the journey begins.
Delivered instantly. Occasional thoughtful updates from the road.