Thinking of buying property in Japan? This 2025 ranking of Japan’s best rural towns reveals the top locations for affordability, investment potential, and lifestyle. Learn why these areas are popular and explore the full list

Ready for winter number 2!

Cherry Blossom Season Japan

Cheap houses for sale in Japan

Japan is about half as cheap as both the US and Australia and here is the cost breakdown.

You’ll find a lot of travel tips for Kyoto and Japan in general. Personally, I feel like they have become quite copy-and-paste tips for people to generate content. Here are some of my own insider tips

Onioshidashi: lava park and colorful temple in Japan close to Karuizawa

5 day active summer itinerary through Nagano, Niigata, and Gunma

Use the “Seishun 18” JR rail train ticket to travel within Japan for the lowest cost

Just a quick thank you to all those who are following the journey :) Also, sharing some discount links!

Where is Japan’s high-adrenaline mountain culture vibe??

Possibly the best day hike pilgrimage trail in Japan

Walk through a cave and through a ferny green canyon!

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