Travel Dudes
I'm sure you've had similar experiences I had whilst traveling. You're in a certain place and a fellow traveler, or a local, tip you off on a little-known beach, bar or accommodation. Great travel tips from other travelers or locals always add something special to our travels. That was the inspiration for Travel Dudes.
How to Drink in Tokyo Every Night – On a Budget:...
All you can drink, or nomihoudai, explained: how Japan's 1 to 2 hour drinking plans work, the menu and unfinished-drink rules, and the food izakaya expect.
Top Food to Try in Okinawa
Okinawan food explained: goya, chanpuru with Spam, rafute pork belly, beni-imo, taco rice, umi budo, goat sashimi, chinsuko and kokuto black sugar to try.
Hankyu Department Store: Hankyu Very Much! Non-bargain-shopping in Japan
Hankyu Department Store in Osaka's Umeda: the basement food hall, around 30 restaurants, tax-free shopping, opening hours and how to get there.
Operating Guidelines for Using a Japanese High-tech Toilet
A first encounter with the Japanese toilet in a hotel: heated seat, washing and drying functions, music to mask sounds and a panel full of mystery buttons.
How to Pray at a Shinto Shrine in Japan
Learn how to pray at a Shinto shrine in Japan: make your offering, ring the bell, bow twice, clap twice and bow once more. Simple etiquette for first visits.
Geisha and Maiko in Gion
Hoping to see geisha and maiko in Gion? What it's really like on Kyoto's streets, why respect matters, and how to watch without crowding or chasing anyone.
Where to Shop in Tokyo Downtown – Asakusa
Shopping in Tokyo's Asakusa: souvenirs on Nakamise, better crafts on the side streets, kitchenware on Kappabashi and craft supplies in Asakusabashi.
Hokkaido Summer Itinerary and Travel Guide
A four-day Hokkaido itinerary for summer: Niseko, Lake Toya, Yoichi, Otaru, Sapporo and the flower fields of Furano, plus tips on costs, food and transport.
Amanohashidate: The Bridge in Heaven
Amanohashidate is a 3.6 km pine-covered sandbar on Miyazu Bay. How to see it from the north and south viewpoints, cycle across it or take the boat over.
The Meiji Jingu Shrine in Tokyo
Meiji Jingu, built in 1920 for Emperor Meiji, is Tokyo's grandest shrine. Free entry, a giant torii gate, Shinto weddings, New Year crowds and Yoyogi Park.
