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Osaka Without the Filter: A Real 2-Day Walk from Nishinari to Shinsekai
This wasn’t a typical Osaka trip. It started with an overnight bus— and quietly drifted into places most travelers never reach. No highlights. No must-see lists. Just walking, eating, and sitting somewhere you didn’t expect to stop. And ... -
Rain in Tokyo? A Walking Route That Works Even in Heavy Rain
Rain in Tokyo? Here is a walking route that almost never needs an umbrella. Architecture.Underground passages.Two free observation decks nearly 200 meters high. And the tour ends with LOVE. Why This Tour Exists I run walking tours in Tok... -
Walking from Asakusa into Hidden Tokyo – Yoshiwara, Sanya, a Public Bath, and the Sumida River
Born and raised in Asakusa, I’ll guide you through the side of Tokyo most visitors never see. Most visitors experience Asakusa through Senso-ji Temple and the crowded shopping street of Nakamise.But only a few blocks away, Tokyo begins t... -
The Most Complete 30-Minute Walk in Tokyo
You don’t need a full day in Tokyoto understand how the city works. Thirty minutes is enough—if you know where to walk. This route starts at Ueno Station’s Park Exitand ends in everyday noise. No reservations.No tickets required. Just wa... -
A Ten-Minute Stop in Ueno:Rodin, World Heritage, No Entry Required
Why This Works in Ten Minutes You can finish this experience in ten minutes. From Ueno Station’s Park Exit,it’s about a one-minute walk. No ticket.No gallery visit. Yet you can stand in front of Rodin’s The Thinker,face The Gates of Hell... -
Forget Toyosu: The “Raw & Real” Local Market with 0% Foreigners (10 Mins from Ueno)
Most tourists go to Toyosu for the clean decks. Or Tsukiji for the overpriced street food. But if you want to find a "Blue Ocean" where zero foreign tourists exist, you go to Adachi Market. Here, you are not a "duck" (prey... -
One Day Escape: Sano & Ashikaga – Shopping, History, and Wisteria
Introduction Are you tired of the crowded streets of Shibuya? Do you want to experience the "real" Japan that locals love? I’m Akira, a Tokyo native with over 50 years of experience exploring this city. Today, I’m taking you on a pe... -
Night Bus Adventure Part 2: Nara’s Sacred Deer, Great Buddha & Osaka Soul Food
Missed Part 1? Start from Kyoto here. # Night Bus Adventure Part 2: Nara’s Sacred Deer, Great Buddha & Osaka Soul Food **Welcome back to the "Night Bus Adventure" series!** In **[Part 1 bellow] **, we conquered the night bus from Tokyo, ... -
Mt. Tsukuba Day Trip from Tokyo: Japan’s Best-Kept Secret Mountain
While Takao-san drowns in foreign tourists, Mt. Tsukuba remains virtually undiscovered—I encountered just five foreigners during my entire visit in a week day of October 2025. This twin-peaked mountain sits only 80 minutes from Akihabara... -
3-Hour Queues Near Tokyo: Inside Japan’s Hottest Roadside Station
Reports during Japan's 2025 Obon holiday season highlighted the incredible popularity of Joso Roadside Station, with visitors reportedly waiting up to three hours for their famous melon pan. This summer phenomenon perfectly illustrates w...
