What to Do

Sights, experiences, hidden gems, and the dishes worth your time.

Famous Ichiran Tonkotsu Ramen
Food Guide

The Ramen You Can't Miss in Tokyo: A Local's Guide to the City's Best Bowls

Whether you want a Michelin-starred shoyu broth, a truck-stop bowl of tonkotsu for under 900 yen, or a dipping-noodle tsukemen that locals queue for on their lunch break, here's exactly where to go and how to order like you've done it before.

Kaisen Don with a selection of my favorite seafood
Food Guide

Hokkaido Food Guide: 20+ Dishes You Can’t Miss in 2026

From crab and soup curry to three regional ramen styles, here’s everything you need to eat in Hokkaido — with a food map, seasonal calendar, and sample itinerary.

Baseball game at Tokyo Dome: A First-Timer's Complete Guide
What to Do

Baseball game at Tokyo Dome: A First-Timer's Complete Guide

Planning to watch a Yomiuri Giants game at Tokyo Dome? Here's everything a first-timer needs — tickets, getting there, seating, cheering culture, food, and FAQs. Slug: yomiuri-giants-tokyo-dome-first-timer-guide

Akihabara Travel Guide: The Best Things to Do, See, and Eat in Tokyo's Electric Town
Subculture

Akihabara Travel Guide: The Best Things to Do, See, and Eat in Tokyo's Electric Town

Whether you're an anime fan, a retro gaming collector, a tech shopper, or just curious about one of the most photographed neighborhoods in Japan, Akihabara delivers an experience unlike anywhere else on earth.

Red foliage of Momiji (紅葉) tree in Nagana
What to Do

The Best Places to See Autumn Foliage in Japan: A Complete Koyo Guide

Discover the best places to see autumn foliage in Japan, from Tokyo day trips to iconic mountain regions. A complete guide to koyo season timing, spots, and travel tips.

Ushiku Daibutsu (giant Buddda statue) displaying its giant scale in proportion to everyday objects
Day Trip

Ushiku Daibutsu: Inside the World's Tallest Bronze Buddha Statue (Day Trip from Tokyo)

Discover Ushiku Daibutsu, the 120m bronze Buddha near Tokyo — bigger than the Statue of Liberty. Learn why it's worth visiting and how to get there easily with a Japan Rail Pass.

Golfing in Japan: A First-Time Visitor's Guide, From Booking on Rakuten GORA to the Complimentary Course Lunch
Golf

Golfing in Japan: A First-Time Visitor's Guide, From Booking on Rakuten GORA to the Complimentary Course Lunch

A first-time visitor's guide to golfing in Japan, from booking a tee time on Rakuten GORA to the complimentary halfway-house lunch, dress code, caddies, and course etiquette.