Hints, tips and basic information for travelers and people trying to pick up the pace. Most of the articles are from an independent point of view, and might be most useful when planning trips for yourself. THere are quite some budget travel tips, and less common but none the less practical information for all important aspects of staying ( for a longer period ) in Tokyo and Japan, made easy to comprehend for those who are not yet familiar with the everyday life in the country.

Broken down to two major parts, the articles feature knowledge that's handy no matter what region you're heading to. In other words, some of the Tokyo information is true for most major cities in Japan, while the Japan Guide will let you learn about things that are all the same in Tokyo as well... by the way in case there's some particular thing you'd like to know about, drop us a line on the chat page, and we'll try to answer. Not to mention, there's an awful lot of great sites for such information of which some of the best are listed on the travel information page.

Japan Guide

- Japan Visa, border entry, what to bring and be prepared with
- Japanese maps, Navi mobile navigation, easy orientation for travelers
- Convenience stores, the resupply stations that sell everything
- Japanese Vending machines, for drinks, tickets, cigarettes and more
- Japanese Food, and all kinds of food in Japan, restaurants, fast food, cheap food...

Tokyo guide

- Tokyo - as we see it - introduction
- Budget Tokyo apartment rental, accommodation, let go of the concern
- Tokyo Prices, the real cost vs. western legends, how to make most of your budget
- Cheap Tokyo Stores, bargain tips, where to find what, fashion to electronics
- Tokyo Cafe life, a guide to Cafes serving as meeting points, hangouts and life-savers
- Tokyo Parks and Gardens, well maintained icons of tranquility, tradition or having fun
- The Tokyo crowd... escaping from Tokyo to Tokyo, evading downtown rushhours