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10-day Japan Itinerary for First Time Visitors (2025)

In 2015, my friends and I booked round-trip tickets to Japan. I hesitated at first, knowing Japan could be an expensive destination. While I knew there were ways to stretch my budget, it was still pricier than other Asian countries I had visited. However, the idea of celebrating my birthday in my dream country and […]

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How to Apply for a Japan Tourist Visa at VFS Global Philippines

Japan is a destination that I would visit over and over again. However, as a traveler from the Philippines, obtaining a Japan visa is always a requirement, and yes, it can be a bit of a hassle. But let me tell you, it’s absolutely worth it! If you are planning a trip to Japan, here’s […]

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The Ultimate Tokyo DisneySea Guide with 1-Day Itinerary (2025)

I’ve never really been a theme park person, but the moment I walked through the turnstiles of Tokyo DisneySea, I knew this place was something else. Maybe it was the stunning nautical-themed details, the friendly Disney Cast members, or the super polite Japanese visitors who actually follow the rules. No line-cutting here! Whatever it was, DisneySea had me hooked. […]

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Hitachi Seaside Park Japan Day Trip from Tokyo (2025)

It’s hard to resist a garden in full bloom, especially one sampling every color of the rainbow. It was heaven on earth, I thought. These breathtaking, fairy tale-like fields are found at Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki, Japan, a popular day trip from Tokyo. You might have seen posts on social media of the park’s […]

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Sapporo Itinerary for First Time Visitors (2025)

Sapporo is one of my absolute favorite cities in Japan. I’ve traveled to many places in the country, but Sapporo is one of those cities I could visit year after year. The city has struck me as a place where you will never run out of things to do and see. You can sense the […]

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Shirakawa-go Overnight Stay: Where to Stay & What to Expect

Shirakawa-go is situated in Gifu Prefecture, Japan and is famous for its traditional Gassho-zukuri (thatched roof) style farmhouses. The village has remained relatively untouched and was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Seeing winter photos of this old, fairy tale-like world, I was determined to go for a Shirakawa-go overnight stay and not just […]