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Food & DrinkGetting AroundThings to DoTravel TipsWhere to StayNagoya Travel Guide: Japan’s Best-Connected Hub CityNagoya travel guide: the castle, Ghibli Park, LEGOLAND, food, and why it's the best base for Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Kanazawa and Ise-S…Things to DoBeppu and Yufuin: The Complete Guide to Kyushu’s Onsen Twin TownsThe complete Beppu and Yufuin guide: the real 7 Hells (not 8), sand/mud/steam baths, the Yufuin no Mori booking trap, and whether a Fuk…Where to StayWhere to Stay in Osaka: 5 Best Areas Compared (2026)Umeda, Namba & Shinsaibashi, Shin-Osaka, the Bay Area near USJ, or Tennoji? Which Osaka area fits your trip, by vibe, sights, transport…Things to DoShinjuku, Tokyo: The Complete Guide to the World’s Busiest Station, Kabukicho, and Golden GaiThe complete Shinjuku guide: the free Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building deck, Kabukicho and the Robot Restaurant closure, Golden G…Things to DoShibuya, Tokyo: The Complete Guide to the Scramble Crossing, Shibuya Sky, and Neon TokyoThe complete Shibuya guide: Shibuya Crossing and the Hachiko statue, Shibuya Sky vs the budget MAGNET rooftop, Center Gai, Miyashita Pa…Things to DoAsakusa, Tokyo: The Complete Guide to Senso-ji, Nakamise-dori, and Old TokyoThe complete Asakusa guide: Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise-dori shopping, Kappabashi, Hanayashiki, kimono and rickshaw pricing, and the four…Getting AroundThings to DoNara Day Trip from Kyoto or Osaka: Deer Park, Todai-ji, and How to Actually Plan ItThe complete Nara day trip guide: the deer of Nara Park, Todai-ji's Great Buddha, getting there from Kyoto AND Osaka, and what Kofukuji…Getting AroundThings to DoNikko Day Trip from Tokyo: Toshogu Shrine, the Nikko Pass, and How to Actually Plan ItThe complete Nikko day trip guide: Toshogu Shrine, the two different Nikko Pass options, getting there from Tokyo, and whether to do it…Things to DoTravel TipsUniversal Studios Japan: The Complete Guide to Tickets, Rides, and Super Nintendo WorldUniversal Studios Japan guide: current ticket prices, Express Pass tiers, Super Nintendo World's entry system, and every area, fully up…Food & DrinkGetting AroundThings to DoTravel TipsOsaka Travel Guide: What to Do, Eat, and Know Before You GoOsaka travel guide: districts, food, USJ, getting around, and day trips to Kyoto and Nara, updated with 2026 prices.