Right off the bat, if you’re a high-maintenance traveler then this article isn’t for you. However, if you’re a solo female traveler searching for a budget-friendly hotel in Tokyo, then read on! Like many big cities, finding affordable accommodation can be challenging. When I traveled to Japan during the Sakura high season hotel prices skyrocketed […]

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March 16, 2025

Staying at Nine Hours Woman Shinjuku Capsule Hotel as a Solo Female Traveler

Pulling down the sleeping pod curtain in Nine Hours Woman Shinjuku Capsule Hotel.

Are you a book lover seeking a unique stay in Tokyo? During my trip to Japan, I stayed at a newly renovated “Library Hotel” concept that perfectly combines literature, luxury, and location. Like many metropolises, hotels in Tokyo vary widely in price, and during cherry blossom season, rates skyrocket. After spending a few nights in […]

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March 15, 2025

Shiba Park Hotel is a Literary Paradise in Tokyo’s Minato City

Shiba Park Hotel renovated to become a new "library concept" hotel and is a great place to stay during a Tokyo 4 day itinerary.

This might give you meticulous travel planners a heart attack, but I completely winged traveling around Tokyo. Typically, when I visit a destination, I prefer checking out a lot of the free stuff. If it’s free, it’s for me! Before my trip, I limited taking into account the recommendations from social media since my cousin […]

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May 11, 2024

4 Day Itinerary of Things To Do In Tokyo (Updated 2025)

Detail shot of Tokyo Tower with the moon in the background.

If you’re seeking to explore some lesser-known yet incredible parts of the country, you’ll want to steal this Fukuoka 3-Day Itinerary. I don’t know who needs to hear this, but there’s more to Japan than the popular destinations of Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto! As part of my two-week trip through Japan, along with Tokyo and […]

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May 11, 2024

Guaranteed First-Timer’s Guide to Visit Fukuoka in 3 Days (Updated 2025)

Hakata in Fukuoka is a central transportation hub on Kyushu Island.

As part of my two-week trip through Japan, along with Tokyo and Fukuoka, this Nagasaki 3-day itinerary breaks down everything to do if you plan a visit. Nagasaki, a city on Kyushu island, became one of two tragic locations where the U.S. dropped atomic bombs during WWII. While fewer tourists visit this hilly city compared […]

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May 11, 2024

Guaranteed First-Timer’s Guide To Visit Nagasaki in 3 Days (Updated 2025)

The Meganebashi Bridge is a popular photo spot in Nagasaki because it's the only bridge that has two tunnels while the rest have one.

It seems like everyone and their mother are traveling to Japan, myself included. If you’re planning a trip to Japan and have 14 days to explore, you’re in for a treat! Note that this only scratches the surface. Japan has so much to see and do that you need a long time to travel there or […]

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May 11, 2024

Guaranteed First-Timer’s Guide to Visit Japan in 14 Days (Updated 2025)

Tokyo Tower resembles the Eiffel Tower, but is white and orange. Stop by and snap some pics during a 14 day itinerary in Japan.