Do You Need a Travel Adapter for Japan? (2026 Guide)
I get some version of this question constantly from people about to fly out: “wait, do I actually need a…
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August 7, 2026
August 6, 2026
Next Stop: Every Single Station on the Yamanote Line
I’ve ridden this loop more times than I can count. Thirty stations, one green train, a little over an hour…
July 26, 2026
The Fussa Tanabata Festival: What It’s Actually Like When It’s Basically in Your Backyard
This was one of my first festivals in Japan, and looking back, I couldn’t have asked for a better one…
July 22, 2026
Japan Summer Heat: 9 Brutal Truths From 3 Years Living There
Let’s talk about Japan summer heat honestly, because nothing quite prepares you for it. The first time it really hit…
July 21, 2026
The Wifi Mistake Almost Every First-Time Visitor to Japan Makes
Here's the thing about connectivity in Japan that catches a lot of people off guard: it's easy to assume your…
July 20, 2026
Your First Time in Tokyo? Here is My Free 7-Day Itinerary
I lived in Japan for three years, and my wife is a native Japanese citizen who has lived there her…
July 18, 2026
Everything You Need to Know About Riding Trains in Japan
I’ve ridden most of the lines out here at this point, Ome Line and Chuo Line the most since they’re…
July 17, 2026
Everything Near Yokota’s Gates You Should Actually Know About
Yokota Air Base has more packed around its gates than almost anyone realizes until they’ve actually spent real time exploring…
July 16, 2026
The Things Nobody Tells You Before Moving to Japan
Whether you’re stationed at Yokota, visiting family who is, or just planning your own trip to Japan with no military…
July 15, 2026
Tachikawa Is Where We Always Ended Up, Here’s Why
If Fussa is home base, Tachikawa is where you actually go when you want a real night out without making…