Japan

So you’ve done your research and realized the JET Program is the best out of all the existing programs for getting an English teaching job in Japan. You are a smart cookie.…

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Thinking about checking out Tokyo Disney while in Japan? Well you never need an excuse to visit the happiest place on earth. However, if you are after an optimal experience, you should…

Things to do in Sendai? Where is that you ask? Sendai, the capital of Miyagi prefecture, is the largest city in the Tohoku region of Japan. Although it’s only about 1.5 hours…

Want to know how you can enjoy Japan on a budget? Well you’ve hit gold! Your friendly insider, AKA yours truly, is here today to dish all the best secrets! I want…

Wondering what to eat in Sapporo, Hokkaido? This famous city in northern Japan has so many delicacies to offer. Hokkaido prefecture is the biggest farming region in Japan, and being surrounded by…

I am so happy to say that I was finally able to check Sapporo Winter Festival off my bucket list this year! This event had been one of my goals ever since…

I have been living in Japan for a year and a half now. During my time here, I have seen so many stunning sights throughout the country. The autumn leaves in Kyoto,…

For two years, I lived in Japan as a foreign English teacher. I got the opportunity to work there with the JET Programme and had one of the best times of my life.…

Yamadera (山寺) is a beautiful temple located in Yamagata prefecture of Japan. The name literally means “mountain temple” in Japanese. It has a long history dating back all the way to 860…