Basic Guide to Cellular Service and using Data in Japan
Looking to travel to Japan but not sure what will happen with your cell phone service? We have reviewed your best cellular and data service plans for touring Japan.
Basic Guide to the Japan Rail Pass – JR Pass (Value and Ways to Save)
The JR Pass or Japan Rail Pass is one of the biggest travel-saving strategies out there for people who are traveling to Japan from another country. It is an UNLIMITED use pass that allows the purchaser to travel as much or as little as they would like during the specified length of the pass. If […]
Basic Guide to Mariokart go-kart experience in Japan!
Mario Kart 101 If you have a pulse, you’ve most likely heard of the famous Nintendo videogame Mario Kart. The game is simple and addicting. You and up to 12 friends can race go-karts through different courses vying for a first-place finish. Of course, there are opportunities in each race to derail your opponents. My […]
Everything you need to know about Japan AND a 10-day Itinerary
Japan or the “Land of the Rising Sun” is a country that needs no introduction. Nevertheless, if you’re looking for fresh sushi, delicious ramen, breathtaking scenery, traditional temples, and modern technology all in the same place then look no further! Getting around Japan is easy with the sophisticated railways and trains that reach most cities […]
How we saved $3,487 on hotels in Japan
Traveling to Japan has been at the top of Dave’s travel list for quite some time. Hearing of all of the uniqueness of the culture, cleanliness, as well as attention to detail, further confirmed why we wanted to visit such a beautiful country. Since we had already saved over $40,000 dollars with our airfare on […]
The Day I wrestled a Sumo Wrestler in Japan!
Our eyes were locked, I took a deep breath and charged into this enormous Japanese Sumo Wrestler and……he…..didn’t…..move! Now let me backtrack just a tad to explain just how I ended up in this predicament. Sumo Wrestling has fascinated me for quite some time. Witnessing videos of these giants competing for space in the small […]
Step-by-Step booking ANA flights with Virgin Atlantic on Points
If you would have told me 3 years ago that I’d be flying First Class to Tokyo, I would have told you that you were crazy. But that was all before I learned about the crazy points world and Credit Card Reward Points My love for the game continues to grow, and with that, we […]
How I booked a $41,890.68 trip to JAPAN for $656.66!
Up until recently, Dave and I had been loyal economy points bookers. We wanted to spread our points out as much as possible to travel as much as we wanted. This comes with some limitations though, as we can only travel on Dave’s school breaks, as well as holiday/vacation time. We still managed to travel […]