Don’t miss visiting Yokohama while traveling in Tokyo Are you planning to visit Tokyo? If so, don’t miss the chance to head south and visit her charming neighbor Yokohama. The second largest city in Japan, Yokohama lies on Tokyo Bay south of Tokyo in the Kanto region. It takes about 40 minutes from Shibuya station to get to Yokohama station by train. Read this article if you’d like to know what I, a native Japanese person who grew up in Yokohama, recommend to do in the port city. The following places range from popular tourist spots worth the hype to …

Cherry blossoms festivals in the US and tips on what to bring Have you ever seen beautiful cherry blossoms in the US? Cherry blossoms or sakura in Japanese have been celebrated during their blooming season for a long time in Japan. During the spring many people visit parks or streets to see sakura, many picnic beneath the trees with family and friends. This traditional event reminds people that winter is over and a warm spring has arrived. In this post, we would like to talk about what Hanami actually is, when you can see sakura, and tell you about some …

Tips and my experience of volunteering abroad Is taking a gap year, volunteering abroad, or traveling for a few months something you’d love to do? If so don’t let lack of funds stop you! I will share my experience of volunteering abroad and where to find volunteer opportunities around the world on the cheap. Read this and travel around the world with a student budget. You don’t want to regret not going in the future, so why not just do it if you want to travel. It’s definitely worth it. Fund your next trip through volunteer work not cash! During …