The ultimate guide to Japan travel
Hostels are a godsend to backpackers (and cheapos in general) because of their cheap room rates, but hostels aren’t for everyone, as there are people who aren’t too comfortable sharing rooms with strangers, or who do not find hostel beds […]
We weigh the pros and cons—and offer cheaper alternatives too!
Walking around is, without a doubt, the cheapest way to go sightseeing. Here are the top five cities in Japan for wearing out your sneakers.
Experience Japan's pioneering days at the Hokkaido Historical Village—explore preserved buildings and hop on a horse-drawn sleigh or carriage!
Views, architecture, beer and fresh seafood—a whole day of adventure awaits you in Sapporo!
We offer up some tips to help you plan your Hokkaido road trip — it's more cheapo-friendly than you expect and is a great way to explore the island's more remote destinations.
Lake Toya is considered Hokkaido’s three great landscapes. Plus, onsen, hiking & summertime fireworks, the area makes for a spectacular getaway destination.
One of the most stunning sights you'll ever see, but getting there is difficult. Let us help with our transportation breakdown.
There's lots to do while waiting for your flight right in New Chitose Airport—taste local specialties, take in a movie, go to an amusement park and more!
Abashiri was the perfect location for a prison from which it was near to impossible to escape. See what life was like for prisoners at the Abashiri Prison Museum.
5 of the scariest places in Japan that are not for the faint of heart—abandoned schoolhouses, hallucinations and other creepy accounts.
Hokkaido and nature are practically synonymous - read our guide on various outdoor activities and plan your own Hokkaido adventure!
Discover Japan's culinary diversity—one delicious local dish at a time.
Our guide to Japan underground offers a unique way to explore the country. Visit caves, tunnels, drains and even sewerage canals!
Who said that time travel wasn't possible?
Sapporo is a great city, and Niseko is a famed ski destination with incredible snowscapes—but there’s so much more to Hokkaido beyond these two well-trodden tourist destinations. It’s time to get to know Otaru, Hokkaido’s most scenic city. Humble in […]
Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima form the golden trio—all within easy reach of each other, all with their own highlights. But which is best to visit when time is limited?
Four affordable ways to get from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo in Hokkaido. We look at the pricing and practicalities of each option.
Visit mountains, lavender fields, beaches and plenty of traditional towns!
Every spring, the stunning mountain ranges of Hokkaido welcome hundreds of hiking enthusiasts. With scenic views and untouched nature, we can see why!
John Daub, creator of Only in Japan, shares his cheeky take on joining the Noboribetsu Onsen “Naked Man” Festival, which takes place annually in Hokkaido.
There's just so much to see outside of the city!
Tohoku and Hokkaido give a real feel of rural Japan. With untouched scenery and a peaceful atmosphere, you can escape from everyday life and experience the real traditions of Japan!
Otaru is a port city in Hokkaido known for its picturesque canal district, Sakaimachi shopping street, and Otaru Snow Light Festival.