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…
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Category: Japan Travel Basics
July 22, 2026
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 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…