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Review: ANA Lounge Haneda Airport Terminal 3

Japan is a common stopover point between Singapore and North America. On a previous trip, I stopped over at Tokyo’s Narita Airport and got to visit the ANA Lounge there. The lounge visit was one of the best experiences I’ve…

ANA lounge Narita International Airport lounge entrance

Review: ANA Lounge Narita Airport Terminal 1

As part of my transit between Singapore and New York, I got to have a 3 hours block of time in Narita International Airport Terminal 1, Tokyo. I’ve decided that I’m going to make full use of my time there…

How we travelled to Japan for less than $1000 a week

Japan is one of our favourite travel destinations! With its delicious food and amazing culture, its no wonder it’s one of the most popular destinations for a vacation. However, it’s no secret that Japan can be an expensive place to…

5 things you must do when visiting Kyoto

Kyoto was the imperial capital of Japan for almost a thousand years. As a result, there are plenty of amazing attractions in the city. This makes it a staple in every Japan itinerary. We’ve recently visited the city and thought…

Ski resort just an hour away from Kyoto

Ski resort near Osaka/Kyoto?! When people think of skiing or snowboarding in Japan, most people will think of Hokkaido or Tokyo. Did you know that there are ski resorts in areas as far south as Kyoto? When M and I…