Same here dude. I went for 24 days in 2019 and have been desperate to go there. The only 2 places that for me can kinda compete with Japan are Nepal and Madiera (I have a soft corner for this one).
Well, the best part of Nepal is the Himalayan treks - EBC, ABC, KBC and other treks.
But you can also do Chitwan (for tigers), Kathmandu (temples and stupas), and Bhaktapur.
I absolutely loved Kathmandu.
People were genuine and friendly, and there seemed to be this undercurrent of wanting tourists to take part in their culture.
Just as an example, there’s a temple complex near the river where they hold Hindu funerals — meaning the bodies are burned. They have a little overlook spot, or you can walk across the bridge and just sit there and watch.
After visiting Varanasi where things felt more closed off and the religious scams were rather extreme, it was rather refreshing.
I get that watching cremation ceremonies isn’t for everyone, but I was really taken aback at being told “Yes, please take pictures” and “Yes, the families like having tourists and others here, that’s why they’re doing it publicly.”
And aside from that, the “tourist infrastructure” is great, and everything is really affordable.
For anyone wondering about locations:
- Pic 1: Could be the view from Tokyo Skytree
- 2: Sensoji
- 3: Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo
- 4: Sagano River Cruise, Kyoto
- 5: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kyoto
- 6: Kinkakuji (temple in Kyoto)
- 7: Osaka Castle
- 8: Deer at Nara Park
- 9: Kiyomizu-dera (temple in Kyoto)
I've heard it's cheaper to travel there now because of how the Yen is performing.. trying to boom something for end of this year or early next.
What cities did you visit?
Definitely - the food was definitely on the cheaper side coming from the US. I could put down 16 plates at a conveyor belt sushi restaurant for only about $17 USD!
We spent most of our time in Tokyo and Kyoto with day trips to Osaka and Nara. Wish we could’ve spent more time everywhere we went, and that we could’ve visited more!
I too was really surprised how inexpensive food is in Japan for the quality you get. Of course there are very expensive omakse places in Tokyo, but of you look around, you can always eat decently for around $20.
I’d agree w others - initial visit or two see Tokyo for the big city, shopping, goofy culture feel, Kyoto for the historic stuff, Osaka for the food (Osaka and Kyoto are close enough to visit both easily in one trip).
After that there’s plenty of other good options. Fukuoka is great for seafood and beach-y japan. I’ve always wanted to go into the historic looking mountain towns, though I think a day trip to Hakone might do the trick next time I visit Tokyo.
Yeah this is a problem. My partner and I were both there in 2019 - before we were actually partners - and we both want to go back at some point. So do my best mate and I. Life is tough
I went in 2018 for the first time and it was the first time that I really didn't want to leave a country. I was so sad to be leaving. Well, 2024 and I've now lived in Japan for nearly three years. Now I don't have to care about leaving. It's home.
the experience of doing Skytree was intense, not sure I'd want to deal with the wall-to-wall crowd and standing for 2+ hours to get up there again, but the views were staggering. you're so high up yet the city melts away into the horizon in just about every direction. once you zero in on a little area of the city beneath you of just a few blocks, and consider how much life, business, food, and activity takes place in just that area, and scale it back up 10,000 fold it's unbelievable
It was crowded up there for sure, but we fortunately didn’t have to wait in any lines to get up there. I booked tickets for the sunset hour at around noon the day-of and we just had to pick them up and then wait for an elevator.
The shear scale of the never ending city in every direction was what really blew me away looking out from the Skytree.
that's awesome, we just booked and didn't think much about it, but glad it was a quick experience for you! still agree, totally worth it for the view. nothing like it anywhere else in the world.
Skytree is great, you such a great sense of how massive Tokyo and the surrounding cities are. I'm afraid of heights but for some reason thought Skytree would be a great idea - I had jelly legs the whole time and couldn't get close to the glass but I still thought it was a great experience.
Sounds like you had an amazing time in Japan! The struggle to resist booking another trip is real—I totally get it. From the food to the sights, it's like you can't get enough in just nine days. Japan's got this vibe that sticks with you, right? So many places to still explore, it's like a never-ending list. Counting down the days 'til the next round!
Nothing beyond “Hello, Thank You, Goodbye.”
It’s very navigable if you don’t know Japanese (coming from my perspective as a native English speaker). Most kiosks will have English options, and Google translate is also very powerful. We’d go to places with only Japanese menus and Japanese speakers and be just fine by taking a picture of the menu in google translate, pointing to what we wanted, and if needed speak into google translate. People in general were very helpful and eager to try and understand. Getting around on the metro or bullet trains, follow the directions on Google/Apple Maps, and they even announce destinations and stuff in English most of the time too.
I agree.
I have work colleagues in our small town in Japan (half an hour from central Tokyo). They've been here for decades and can only use basic Japanese. They get along fine, but they do miss out on a lot.
But yes, Japanese language isn't required to travel, or even to live here as a long-time resident.
Even more so in the metropolis.
The international language of cash or kado.
But seriously, you won't hear much spoken English in Japan but it's written enough and Japan is organized enough that anyone would be fine.
I wouldn't want to live there, but if you can speak/read English it's really not difficult to get around, especially Tokyo/Osaka/Kyoto.
Google Maps works great, all of the train stations are signed in English, and in general it's quite navigable. Google Translate with Google Lens works awesome, to the point where you can order off of a Japanese menu or anything like that.
Japan is the easiest foreign speaking country I have traveled to. Google Maps handles the trains to a degree I didn't know possible. The people are friendly and you'll find English in most places.
The only phrase you really need to learn is Thank You.
Cause there are English signage everywhere and it’s not difficult to figure out what someone is trying to communicate if you try.
I’ve been loads of places that don’t speak English and have managed it.
if you plan to travel to any of the big cities, literally there are tourists everywhere. my own naivete when we went, but you will constantly be around other English speaking people so you won't completely feel like a fish out of water.
as such, just about everything and every sign has an English translation. likely this can't be said about smaller towns, more rural destinations, but having done the usual newbie route (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka) we got through the entire trip having only watched a few youtube videos of common phrases.
We went to a few places (restaurants) where the language barrier was very real. Pointing with your finger is sometimes all you need. Google translate helped. In stations etc. they have some tools to help translate, there's a feature where you can look at text with the camera and it will translate it on your screen. It helps if you don't look asian because they have zero expectations of you being able to speak Japanese.
Also many Japanese seem shy to speak English but actually speak it and understand it better than they'd admit. Just make sure to enunciate clearly without speaking too fast
Learning "do you speak English" in Japanese is a good tool, helps them know to hear your voice and expect you to speak in English (even though your looks may make it obvious). English is not my first language and I know the feeling of some times having to tune my ears else I don't expect the language and only hear gibberish.
In recent years and even more so since the Olympics, there's a lot of signage written using the Latin alphabet. They now take credit cards in the majority of places in the big cities (they used to be more cash-oriented). The big train stations in say Tokyo or Osaka are like mazes but have a lot of indications. And the staff is always very patient and eager to help; the Japanese can be excessively polite but it also seems to come from a genuine desire to do their job well and be helpful.
Ohhh, you son of a gun. I know that EXACT shot from the SkyTree. We were there a few months ago, but didn't have the absolute luxury of watching a sunset from there.
I'm already trying to book for 2026 but the hotel I want to stay at doesn't book out that far :'(
I'm booking my fifth trip now. It really feels like an addiction but each time has been better than the last, so convenient and so much to see in this country! I hope you have a lovely time whenever you do return ☺
We try to not repeat places unless we have family/friends there. Traveling can be expensive (especially if you only eat out like we try to do to take full advantage of the local culinary), so might as well get to know a new place each time.
I’m considering going at the end of this year or next - really want to spend New Years somewhere else other than home - but I can’t really figure where to go or what to do. So many areas of interest it’ll take multiple trips to go everywhere. And, I’m notoriously indecisive about this stuff. Between a rock and hard would be a place I’d welcome being in over this.
I liked Japan specifically Tokyo and Kyoto. I rather go see another county than go back to Japan. It was nice and enjoyable but I’m a traveler and explorer.
I went to Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto in March and i want to go back to Japan this November. But I am contemplating on visiting Lisbon, Portugal or Barcelona instead. You have a good point about checking out other countries instead.
Yea I also went in March. But after I went to Seoul, Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul.
This October I’m planing on going to Barcelona and Paris.
Japan is definitely a place I will go back and take my family but I have other countries I want to see before I go back.
Yeah, but there are also just a lot of general threads too. When this was a top post on the subreddit directly underneath was another top post asking how hot it is there in August (seems like something they could have just Googled - no idea how so many people upvoted that). This one country is taking up a lot of real estate.
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We did one night at an Onsen in the outskirts of Kyoto in the middle of the trip. It was such a cool experience and a great refreshing break from all of the walking we were doing every day!
What did your itinerary look like? And which places did you enjoy the most? I want to go at some point for a similar amount of time. Probably in the winter.
Great photos! At first I misread your title and thought you meant as soon as you landed in Japan you had to fight the urge to not immediately book flights to go back, as in go back home. I was confused because I’ve read Japan is a nice place to visit.
I spent a weekend in Toyko in October (and then a week in Hokkaido), and a weekend in Osaka last month. Because of COVID before that I hadn't been in Japan since 2018.
I'm planning on returning in two years, thinking of putting together a rail-based itinerary.
I totally get it! My trip to Japan left me with the same feeling—constantly itching to go back. The food, culture, and ease of getting around were amazing. Even with a packed schedule, it felt like there was so much more to see and do. I can’t wait to return and explore the spots we missed. Japan is definitely worth every moment.
If you're not used to shifting so many time zones, that can be the hardest part. Took me about two weeks to recover from the 12 hour shift once back home. I usually recover fast from 5-6 hour shifts when going to Europe.
Imo it's best when you want to do a longer trips, like at least 2 weeks. Also gives you more time to get used to the time there.
The long flights and all that is why it took me many years before I finally went to Japan.
I went 3 times in 2019 and just went back last week.
The biggest fight is buying everything cause it’s all pretty much weak yen now. I had to upgrade my suitcase due to donki.
it’s such a cool place, i even tried living there in a regular apartment and regular teaching job thinking ‘oh this will be average’ and it was EVERYTHING
I liked Japan. Although, I found the locals friendly but standoffish and the weather (July in Tokyo) unbearably hot and humid. I have been there in January as well, for work. It was amazing how warm the offices and other inside places were kept (seemed like 80 degrees)... I kept having to sneak outside for some cool air.
The only trip I've taken where I immediately wanted to go back. That was Fall of 2023, and I plan to go back in April/May of next year for cherry blossom season.
Yup. Once while looking at flights randomly I actually found a good deal for a nonstop RT from LAX to NRT for about $600 which is a good deal.
Problem was that it left that very day in less than 3 hours. Also I had nothing planned or booked in Tokyo.
I have been fighting myself to not go back to Japan since I went there for the first time in 2019
Same here dude. I went for 24 days in 2019 and have been desperate to go there. The only 2 places that for me can kinda compete with Japan are Nepal and Madiera (I have a soft corner for this one).
What can you recommend in Nepal l?
Well, the best part of Nepal is the Himalayan treks - EBC, ABC, KBC and other treks. But you can also do Chitwan (for tigers), Kathmandu (temples and stupas), and Bhaktapur.
I absolutely loved Kathmandu. People were genuine and friendly, and there seemed to be this undercurrent of wanting tourists to take part in their culture. Just as an example, there’s a temple complex near the river where they hold Hindu funerals — meaning the bodies are burned. They have a little overlook spot, or you can walk across the bridge and just sit there and watch. After visiting Varanasi where things felt more closed off and the religious scams were rather extreme, it was rather refreshing. I get that watching cremation ceremonies isn’t for everyone, but I was really taken aback at being told “Yes, please take pictures” and “Yes, the families like having tourists and others here, that’s why they’re doing it publicly.” And aside from that, the “tourist infrastructure” is great, and everything is really affordable.
Why fight it?
Because my wife wanted to go elsewhere before going back and… covid
Also went in 2019 and have thought about it every year since, and we've made tentative plans to go next year. I'm so pumped to return
Same here! 2025 will see me back to Japan, it’s been too long
I miss it, I want to go back, but there's so much of the world my wife and I haven't seen also. It's a tough choice
I wanna stay there for 6 months
Same, hell I’ll take the 90 day tourists visa lol
I visited in March. Already want to return. But also see new countries.
That’s the conundrum. There are so many countries I still want to see, but I’d absolutely love to just go back to Japan
I feel you. I really do haha. So many more things I didn’t get to do.
Been there 3 times so far, almost booked my 4th time for next year but I should probably give another country a chance :P So 2026 it is instead!
I recommend South Korea. It's not Japan, but still plenty soulful and beautiful. I loved my month there.
Right now I'm leaning towards Costa Rica for next year, but South Korea is definitely on my bucket list!
Give Taiwan a look. I love it just as much as Japan.
Definitely on my list!
Gotta see it before WW3
For anyone wondering about locations: - Pic 1: Could be the view from Tokyo Skytree - 2: Sensoji - 3: Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo - 4: Sagano River Cruise, Kyoto - 5: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kyoto - 6: Kinkakuji (temple in Kyoto) - 7: Osaka Castle - 8: Deer at Nara Park - 9: Kiyomizu-dera (temple in Kyoto)
Nailed it! Even better than I could have. #10 was near Shinjuku in Tokyo.
Totally agree. Every year I have to convince myself not to return to Japan and instead go somewhere new 😂
I've heard it's cheaper to travel there now because of how the Yen is performing.. trying to boom something for end of this year or early next. What cities did you visit?
Definitely - the food was definitely on the cheaper side coming from the US. I could put down 16 plates at a conveyor belt sushi restaurant for only about $17 USD! We spent most of our time in Tokyo and Kyoto with day trips to Osaka and Nara. Wish we could’ve spent more time everywhere we went, and that we could’ve visited more!
I too was really surprised how inexpensive food is in Japan for the quality you get. Of course there are very expensive omakse places in Tokyo, but of you look around, you can always eat decently for around $20.
The Japanese do quality well, so an Italian restaurant in Hakodate was excellent, and at $30 for a meal very likely $100 in the US.
I’d agree w others - initial visit or two see Tokyo for the big city, shopping, goofy culture feel, Kyoto for the historic stuff, Osaka for the food (Osaka and Kyoto are close enough to visit both easily in one trip). After that there’s plenty of other good options. Fukuoka is great for seafood and beach-y japan. I’ve always wanted to go into the historic looking mountain towns, though I think a day trip to Hakone might do the trick next time I visit Tokyo.
Yeah this is a problem. My partner and I were both there in 2019 - before we were actually partners - and we both want to go back at some point. So do my best mate and I. Life is tough
Bridges on the Sumida River, view from Skytree. Beautiful. I have been in Japan three times in the last 5 months and still want to come back.
After about 5 years, I was finally able to fly to Japan again in May. I've got my tickets booked for another trip in November.
So true 💯
I went in 2018 for the first time and it was the first time that I really didn't want to leave a country. I was so sad to be leaving. Well, 2024 and I've now lived in Japan for nearly three years. Now I don't have to care about leaving. It's home.
the first image gives me total relaxation
Top of Skytree in Tokyo at sunset. Pictures still don’t do it justice.
the experience of doing Skytree was intense, not sure I'd want to deal with the wall-to-wall crowd and standing for 2+ hours to get up there again, but the views were staggering. you're so high up yet the city melts away into the horizon in just about every direction. once you zero in on a little area of the city beneath you of just a few blocks, and consider how much life, business, food, and activity takes place in just that area, and scale it back up 10,000 fold it's unbelievable
It was crowded up there for sure, but we fortunately didn’t have to wait in any lines to get up there. I booked tickets for the sunset hour at around noon the day-of and we just had to pick them up and then wait for an elevator. The shear scale of the never ending city in every direction was what really blew me away looking out from the Skytree.
that's awesome, we just booked and didn't think much about it, but glad it was a quick experience for you! still agree, totally worth it for the view. nothing like it anywhere else in the world.
Skytree is great, you such a great sense of how massive Tokyo and the surrounding cities are. I'm afraid of heights but for some reason thought Skytree would be a great idea - I had jelly legs the whole time and couldn't get close to the glass but I still thought it was a great experience.
To each their own, but that first image gives me massive anxiety.
Sounds like you had an amazing time in Japan! The struggle to resist booking another trip is real—I totally get it. From the food to the sights, it's like you can't get enough in just nine days. Japan's got this vibe that sticks with you, right? So many places to still explore, it's like a never-ending list. Counting down the days 'til the next round!
Did you know any Japanese? How do you navigate if you don’t know the language?
Nothing beyond “Hello, Thank You, Goodbye.” It’s very navigable if you don’t know Japanese (coming from my perspective as a native English speaker). Most kiosks will have English options, and Google translate is also very powerful. We’d go to places with only Japanese menus and Japanese speakers and be just fine by taking a picture of the menu in google translate, pointing to what we wanted, and if needed speak into google translate. People in general were very helpful and eager to try and understand. Getting around on the metro or bullet trains, follow the directions on Google/Apple Maps, and they even announce destinations and stuff in English most of the time too.
I agree. I have work colleagues in our small town in Japan (half an hour from central Tokyo). They've been here for decades and can only use basic Japanese. They get along fine, but they do miss out on a lot. But yes, Japanese language isn't required to travel, or even to live here as a long-time resident. Even more so in the metropolis.
Learning Japanese can be very difficult but honestly one has to be a dick to not learn the local language after decades...
I’m sure they call themselves Expats still
When they get together, they just complain about life in Japan. They say it's just joshing and laugh, but jokes are always half meant.
The international language of cash or kado. But seriously, you won't hear much spoken English in Japan but it's written enough and Japan is organized enough that anyone would be fine.
There is written English everywhere. Very easy to get around.
I wouldn't want to live there, but if you can speak/read English it's really not difficult to get around, especially Tokyo/Osaka/Kyoto. Google Maps works great, all of the train stations are signed in English, and in general it's quite navigable. Google Translate with Google Lens works awesome, to the point where you can order off of a Japanese menu or anything like that.
Japan is the easiest foreign speaking country I have traveled to. Google Maps handles the trains to a degree I didn't know possible. The people are friendly and you'll find English in most places. The only phrase you really need to learn is Thank You.
Cause there are English signage everywhere and it’s not difficult to figure out what someone is trying to communicate if you try. I’ve been loads of places that don’t speak English and have managed it.
if you plan to travel to any of the big cities, literally there are tourists everywhere. my own naivete when we went, but you will constantly be around other English speaking people so you won't completely feel like a fish out of water. as such, just about everything and every sign has an English translation. likely this can't be said about smaller towns, more rural destinations, but having done the usual newbie route (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka) we got through the entire trip having only watched a few youtube videos of common phrases.
We went to a few places (restaurants) where the language barrier was very real. Pointing with your finger is sometimes all you need. Google translate helped. In stations etc. they have some tools to help translate, there's a feature where you can look at text with the camera and it will translate it on your screen. It helps if you don't look asian because they have zero expectations of you being able to speak Japanese. Also many Japanese seem shy to speak English but actually speak it and understand it better than they'd admit. Just make sure to enunciate clearly without speaking too fast Learning "do you speak English" in Japanese is a good tool, helps them know to hear your voice and expect you to speak in English (even though your looks may make it obvious). English is not my first language and I know the feeling of some times having to tune my ears else I don't expect the language and only hear gibberish. In recent years and even more so since the Olympics, there's a lot of signage written using the Latin alphabet. They now take credit cards in the majority of places in the big cities (they used to be more cash-oriented). The big train stations in say Tokyo or Osaka are like mazes but have a lot of indications. And the staff is always very patient and eager to help; the Japanese can be excessively polite but it also seems to come from a genuine desire to do their job well and be helpful.
Oh I loved it too . Been twice in the last 3 years. It’s getting addictive lol
Ohhh, you son of a gun. I know that EXACT shot from the SkyTree. We were there a few months ago, but didn't have the absolute luxury of watching a sunset from there. I'm already trying to book for 2026 but the hotel I want to stay at doesn't book out that far :'(
I'm booking my fifth trip now. It really feels like an addiction but each time has been better than the last, so convenient and so much to see in this country! I hope you have a lovely time whenever you do return ☺
We try to not repeat places unless we have family/friends there. Traveling can be expensive (especially if you only eat out like we try to do to take full advantage of the local culinary), so might as well get to know a new place each time.
I totally agreed, it is by far the worse country I ever visited; I returned three times within a year.
I’m considering going at the end of this year or next - really want to spend New Years somewhere else other than home - but I can’t really figure where to go or what to do. So many areas of interest it’ll take multiple trips to go everywhere. And, I’m notoriously indecisive about this stuff. Between a rock and hard would be a place I’d welcome being in over this.
I liked Japan specifically Tokyo and Kyoto. I rather go see another county than go back to Japan. It was nice and enjoyable but I’m a traveler and explorer.
I went to Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto in March and i want to go back to Japan this November. But I am contemplating on visiting Lisbon, Portugal or Barcelona instead. You have a good point about checking out other countries instead.
Yea I also went in March. But after I went to Seoul, Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul. This October I’m planing on going to Barcelona and Paris. Japan is definitely a place I will go back and take my family but I have other countries I want to see before I go back.
Barcelona is amazing. Go !
Japan has become what Lake Bled used to be on this sub. It’s a cool enough country and all but it’s becoming … repetitive.
Because the vast majority of visitors do Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and/or Hiroshima.
Yeah, but there are also just a lot of general threads too. When this was a top post on the subreddit directly underneath was another top post asking how hot it is there in August (seems like something they could have just Googled - no idea how so many people upvoted that). This one country is taking up a lot of real estate.
I recognised every picture from my trip in 2018. Can't remember which garden the shrine and lake from pic 6 are
It's Kinkakuji, the "Golden Pavilion" (Kyoto)
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What was your favorite part?
We did one night at an Onsen in the outskirts of Kyoto in the middle of the trip. It was such a cool experience and a great refreshing break from all of the walking we were doing every day!
What did your itinerary look like? And which places did you enjoy the most? I want to go at some point for a similar amount of time. Probably in the winter.
Great photos! At first I misread your title and thought you meant as soon as you landed in Japan you had to fight the urge to not immediately book flights to go back, as in go back home. I was confused because I’ve read Japan is a nice place to visit.
Did you hire a tour or went super pro free roaming?
No tour, just made a general plan ahead of time and made it work.
Couldn’t agree more!
The first photo, is that osaka? I spent a few days in Osaka last month, so I know the feeling.
First photo was taken from the Skytree building in Tokyo. I’m sure there are some similar views in Osaka too - Osaka is also a massive city.
I spent a weekend in Toyko in October (and then a week in Hokkaido), and a weekend in Osaka last month. Because of COVID before that I hadn't been in Japan since 2018. I'm planning on returning in two years, thinking of putting together a rail-based itinerary.
That’s what I did, went in October 23’ and few months later bought tickets for January 25. Couldn’t resist.
I totally get it! My trip to Japan left me with the same feeling—constantly itching to go back. The food, culture, and ease of getting around were amazing. Even with a packed schedule, it felt like there was so much more to see and do. I can’t wait to return and explore the spots we missed. Japan is definitely worth every moment.
If you're not used to shifting so many time zones, that can be the hardest part. Took me about two weeks to recover from the 12 hour shift once back home. I usually recover fast from 5-6 hour shifts when going to Europe. Imo it's best when you want to do a longer trips, like at least 2 weeks. Also gives you more time to get used to the time there. The long flights and all that is why it took me many years before I finally went to Japan.
yess!!! been 3 times in the past five years and still NEED to go back
I went 3 times in 2019 and just went back last week. The biggest fight is buying everything cause it’s all pretty much weak yen now. I had to upgrade my suitcase due to donki.
Sanaol dude 😭
it’s such a cool place, i even tried living there in a regular apartment and regular teaching job thinking ‘oh this will be average’ and it was EVERYTHING
I’ll be going there for work next year for 3 years! Can’t wait
I'm going in November, can't wait
I liked Japan. Although, I found the locals friendly but standoffish and the weather (July in Tokyo) unbearably hot and humid. I have been there in January as well, for work. It was amazing how warm the offices and other inside places were kept (seemed like 80 degrees)... I kept having to sneak outside for some cool air.
The only trip I've taken where I immediately wanted to go back. That was Fall of 2023, and I plan to go back in April/May of next year for cherry blossom season.
Went in 2023 and felt the exact same way. Already planning on going back for 2026
Absolutely!
I couldn't help it. I booked a return trip!
Yup. Once while looking at flights randomly I actually found a good deal for a nonstop RT from LAX to NRT for about $600 which is a good deal. Problem was that it left that very day in less than 3 hours. Also I had nothing planned or booked in Tokyo.
Looks nice but there’s no way I’ll ever be able to afford it
what name of this place ??
What accommodation is best to look for in Japan? Where would be a good place to stay town or city wise?
what was your favorite part?
is there anyone actually on the fence about travelling to Japan?!
Yeah wouldn’t want to go to any of the other 200 plus countries, Japan is the only one worth visiting afterall 🙄