Guides
Real-world notes on Japan travel, transport and local logistics.
Lessons, mistakes and practical details from travel experiences in Japan.
Featured guide
Booking a last minute ski or snowboard trip to Japan
When everything is booked, but you really want to go to Japan during winter
Read guide →Okutadami Maruyama: Japan's Hidden Spring Ski Resort
One of the snowiest regions in Japan opens only in the early and late season due to too much snow.
Savings tip for Seibu Prince resorts like Furano
How to save money in the most Japanese way possible
What is Naviko and how does it help
The origins story and a simple explanation of the service.