Category: Globetrotting

August 10, 2026

Otaru: Day Trip from Sapporo

Otaru, a charming winter destination in Japan, offers fresh seafood and scenic views, making it ideal for a day trip from Sapporo. Key attractions include Sankaku Market for kaisendon, Otaru Canal, and Sakaimachihondori Street with its shops.

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October 23, 2025

What to Pack for Japan in February (Snowy Weather)

Snow!! I have lived the majority of my life in Southern California, where my relationship to snow is a 1- or 2-day getaway to a cabin with a possibility of skiing. This is much different than a locked-in winter with weeks and months of snow. Of course I was at a loss as to what to pack for Japan in… [read more]

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August 26, 2025

Mitsui Garden Hotel Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan: Review

Roppongi, in the southwestern part of Tokyo, is a stylish upscale neighborhood in walking distance to Tokyo Tower. Roppongi also has quite a dual personality: there are museums, luxurious shopping centers, huge global companies have their offices here, and… the nightlife is famously raucous. Mitsui Garden Hotel Roppongi Premier leans more towards the former—it is beautiful, classy, quiet, and in… [read more]

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March 4, 2025

Travel After 50

Jean shares her journey of traveling after becoming an empty-nester, discussing how personal preferences guide memorable trips. She emphasizes the significance of knowing oneself, making informed choices about destinations, and savoring experiences while exploring new places and revisiting cherished ones.

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February 25, 2025

Sightseeing by Coach

This post on Sightseeing by Coach is from a member of the Voyageer Contributor Team, Jean. Find out how to have your post featured here! Have you ever considered taking an overseas bus tour? Have you ever been tempted to make broad statements such as, “I want to see Scandinavia or Great Britain?” I’ve been reminiscing about our 2023 12-day tour that… [read more]

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January 21, 2025

Planning our Japan Winter Trip

We want to go back to Japan! (Already?!) After arriving back in the US from our 2023 Japan trip, Doug and I were already planning the next one. Our first time in Japan itinerary included the main tourist destinations of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. Now, we want to take a winter trip to Japan, head north of Tokyo, and explore… [read more]

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March 5, 2024

What to Pack for Japan in March and April (Cherry Blossom Season)

Has it already been two years since I was googling “what to pack for Japan in March?” Now I’m taking a moment to summarize what I brought, in case it will help somebody else. My travel partner and I packed for Japan in a large hard-side suitcase, a small hard-side suitcase, and two backpacks, altogether. Update! Please check the weather… [read more]

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January 12, 2024

My Must-Visit Akihabara List

Countless multistory electronics stores and anime-themed shops line Akihabara’s bustling streets. You do not have to be an anime superfan to appreciate this unmissable neighborhood. Here, I’ll share a must-visit Akihabara list as a jumping-off point for your exploration of “Electric Town.”

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January 8, 2024

All the Hotels I Stayed at in Japan, in One Place

I spent hours combing through hotels in Japan trying to balance comfort and availability with my budget and itinerary. If you’re planning a trip and following an itinerary similar to the one I booked, this collection of mini-reviews and links may come in handy.

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November 17, 2023

Relaxing Hot Spring Hotel: NagomiTsuki in Beppu, Japan

Planning your visit to Beppu, you will read more and more about the abundant hot springs running beneath the city. With hot spring water being front and center to the Beppu experience, you naturally will want to experience an onsen, right? Well, check in to NagomiTsuki, an upscale traditional inn that will be a highlight of your experience in Japan…. [read more]

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