Tag: japan
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Is Cherry Blossom Season Overhyped? When is the best time to visit Japan?
Cherry Blossom season in Japan. Is it actually worth the hype! Here’s some thoughts from tight travellers; including where to see cherry blossoms away from the crowds and when we think is the best time to visit Japan?
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Everyone Skips Here on Their Japan Trip: So, You Shouldn’t
Japan: people instantly think of Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara. If you want your Japan trip to look the same as everyone else’s, skip this blog. But if you want to explore more of what Japan has to offer, check it out.
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Discovering a Budget Stay in a Japanese Love Hotel
Budgeted too hard and ended up staying in a Japanese love hotel for a week! And honestly, it was nicer than a lot of people make it out to be – just make sure to follow these tips!
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Ultimate Japan Road Trip Map for Northern Adventures
286 points of interest across 11 prefectures of Northern Japan — free campsites, free onsen, hidden viewpoints, budget eats and scenic roads. The result of 25 days and 3,500km of driving. Available for £8.99, instant download.
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Ultimate Guide to Karting in Japan
No doubt you have racing through Tokyo’s iconic streets on your Japan itinerary! I say racing, more like a sticking to the speed limit and spending your time sitting at red lights – and believe us, there’s a lot of those! Why not extend past the tourist trail and race on a proper track at…
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Everything you need to know before going to the Suzuka Grand Prix | Tight Travellers edition
Suzuka. One of the most iconic tracks on the F1 calendar. And one of the most expensive – that’s what you’re thinking right? Well us tight travellers fancied ourselves a visit to the Japanese Grand Prix and we were shocked at how much we spent. Here’s our cost breakdown, everything you need to know (that…
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Japan’s Hidden Paradise: 5 day Okinawa Itinerary
If you only have 5 days exploring Japan’s tropical paradise, this itinerary is for you! From beach days, UNESCO world heritage sights and a lot of walking. This side of Japan can be extremely budget friendly if you do it right!
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Budget Kobe Beef in Tokyo | £50 for 2 people
If you’re a tight arse like us, and want to try the famous Kobe Beef Steak in Tokyo, but don’t want spend an arm and a leg on a meal; you’re in the right place. We did all the hard work so you don’t have to.
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Japan’s “Most Boring City” and How To Spend The Perfect Day There!
Usually a “pass through” city, but we think Nagoya is worth the stop! Here’s how to spend the perfect day in Japan’s most boring city.
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The Ultimate 2 Week Japan Itinerary for Adventurers
If you only have 2 weeks in Japan, well that’s too bad, but here’s how we would spend our time. From mountains and city life to tropical beaches, this itinerary has it all – hence the name ‘ultimate’. Perfect for first timers who have a sense of adventure and want to get off the beaten…