Is it worth renting a car in Japan? The answer might surprise you, given Japan's reputation for stellar public transportation.| Japan Starts Here
Planning a trip to Hokkaido in autumn? Use my Hokkaido autumn itinerary to find all the information—and inspiration—you need.| Japan Starts Here
Is Aomori worth visiting? I have a feeling that after you take a look at my Aomori itinerary, your answer will definitely be "yes"!| Japan Starts Here
Plan your 2025 winter trip to Japan, even if you don't ski. See snow monkeys of Nagano, "drift ice" in eastern Hokkaido and so much more.| Japan Starts Here
Japan can be hot, humid and miserable during the summer, but it can also be magical. Here's how to plan your Japan summer itinerary for 2025.| Japan Starts Here
Is Hokkaido's Shirogane Blue Pond worth visiting? Here's how, why (and when!) to visit the Hokkaido blue lake for the best pictures.| Japan Starts Here
When you head to far eastern Hokkaido in winter, you're faced with an important choice: Should you visit Kushiro, Abashiri or both?| Japan Starts Here
Asahikawa is Japan's coldest city and the hub of central Hokkaido, but should you go there during your trip?| Japan Starts Here
Sapporo is not only one of Japan's largest cities, but the hub of Hokkaido. You'll need to spend longer here than you might think!| Japan Starts Here
Spice up your time in Sapporo with day trips, whether you spend a morning in Noboribetsu Onsen or an evening in Otaru.| Japan Starts Here