The Ultimate Guide to Street Food in Japan
Takoyaki in Osaka, yakitori skewers, taiyaki and shaved ice kakigori: a guide to street food in Japan, what goes into each dish and food tours worth joining.
Complete Kyoto Travel Guide
A practical Kyoto travel guide: Haruka train from Kansai Airport, the subway and bus day pass, kaiseki and Nishiki Market, top temples and when to visit.
Useful Japanese Travel Phrases to Learn Before Visiting
Learn the Japanese travel phrases you will actually use: greetings, ordering food, asking directions, taking trains and taxis, checking in and shopping.
La Carmina’s Alternative Osaka Travel Guide
An alternative Osaka travel guide by La Carmina: heavy metal bars in Umeda, punk shops in Amerikamura, takoyaki, okonomiyaki and day trips to Kobe and Nara.
Supermarkets in Japan: Common Items Explained
Confused in supermarkets in Japan? Here are 8 everyday items explained, from mentaiko and shirasu to daikon, kamaboko, mochi and konnyaku, and how to eat them.
Japanese Etiquette: How to Act Like You’re Japanese
Japanese etiquette made simple: where to eat, what to say before and after meals, chopstick rules, topping up drinks and the one word that works anywhere.
Itinerary of a short trip to Kyushu, Japan
A 4-day trip to Kyushu based in Hakata: a day at Huis Ten Bosch, onsen time in Yufuin and Beppu's Nine Hells, and a final view from Fukuoka Tower.
How Much Does It Cost To Live In Tokyo?
Cost of living in Tokyo broken down: central rent, utilities, internet, a beer, a coffee and transport, with a quick comparison to New York and Los Angeles.
A Guide to Obtaining a Multi-Entry Visa in Japan
How to apply for a Japan multi-entry visa from the Philippines or India: the documents to prepare, where to submit through accredited agencies and collection.
Good Reasons to Visit Japan in the Winter
Why visit Japan in the winter? Fewer crowds, powder snow, snow monkeys in hot springs, the Sapporo Snow Festival, warm sake and clear views of Mount Fuji.
