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Where I know the most—Everything Japan!
I’m Kirstie, your resident wanderer! I've been either backpacking or living abroad on and off since 2015. Now in my fifth year in my current home of Tokyo, I've been lost enough times, renewed enough visas, and missed enough trains to think I might just be starting to get the hang of being a wanderer after all.
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One day in Hakone—How to do a Hakone day trip from Tokyo!This guide breaks down one day in Hakone to the minute. Do you have to follow it to the minute? Of course not! But this way you can really see how long each activity and commute takes. I also answer when to go, what to do, and if you need the Hakone Free Pass.
Passing JLPT—The Ultimate Study Companion (Bunpo App Review)Is Bunpo worth it? Bunpo is one of my original favourite AI Japanese language learning apps. It's combines a clear, JLPT study path with AI learning tools to improve every aspect of your Japanese. But what makes it so good and is it helpful for anyone other than JLPT test takers? Let’s take a look!
Learn Japanese in 2025—The Best Japanese Language Learning Apps, Textbooks, Classes and Strategies In my language learning journey so far, I feel like I’ve tried every app, website, class and textbook out there. So to save you the trouble, I've narrowed down the best apps, textbooks, classes, and other methods so that you don't have to!
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The Best 2 Week Itinerary For Japan—Full Guide and CostsThis 2 week guide to Japan takes you through the must-see's as well as some off-the-beaten-track locations for the ultimate Japan itinerary. I also answer things like how much it's going to cost, where to stay, and the best time of year to go to Japan.
Tokyo Cherry Blossoms—The Ultimate Sakura Viewing Guide From Peaceful Hidden Rivers to the Most Packed Parks in the CityThere are SO MANY sakura spots around the city, but this is my list of recommendations if you want a little bit of everything. From the crowd-pleasers where it’s worth braving the madness, to hidden gems where you can enjoy the blossoms in relative peace, Tokyo has a little bit of everything.
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The Best Tokyo Itinerary for 5 Days (With Options!)As my current home city, I’m confident Tokyo will steal your heart. but it can also be incredibly overwhelming. So let’s break it down day by day for the best Tokyo itinerary for 5 (or more) days!
How to Use an Onsen or Sento in Japan—the in Depth Guide You Need!I love going to onsen in Japan, but I will admit, going for the first time can be intimidating! So let’s run down the do’s and the don’ts, as well as a general flow of how your visit is probably going to go. With these tips, you can bathe with confidence!
Where to stay in Tokyo—The best areas and the best hotelsWhat's the best area to stay in Tokyo, and which are the best hotels? It depends! Here’s my list of where to stay in Tokyo broken down by budget and the convenience of the location depending on what your priorities are.
Beyond the Golden Route: Where to Go in Japan Besides Tokyo, Kyoto, and OsakaEveryone knows the golden route of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. But there are so many other places in Japan that deserve attention! The only problem is a lot of them are pretty out of the way or hard to get to. So here are some hidden gems to visit that fit into the golden route itinerary without adding days of extra travel!
The Best 3 Week Japan Itinerary (With Options!)Whenever someone asks me how long should I come to Japan, I always say 3 weeks. But where you should go? Fear not, I’ve got you covered with the perfect 3-week itinerary for Japan! This itinerary will take you to the top, must-see Japan sites, as well as some hidden gems to make your trip feel a little more unique than your average Japan getaway.