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

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 […]

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

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

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 […]

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

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

This might give 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 is […]

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

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

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 […]

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

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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.

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 […]

Guaranteed First-Timer’s Guide To Visit Nagasaki in 3 Days (Updated 2026)

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Walking the Kanmon undersea pedestrian tunnel is a unique experience during a Japan 14 day itinerary.

It seems like everyone and their mother is 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 […]

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

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