Photo: Paulo O / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0) At 6:22am on 23 December 2019, a traveler from Halifax, Canada, stepped out of NAIA and took the photo above: paper lanterns overhead, carts piled with…
The cheapest return seat from Manila to Osaka was PHP 18,438 when we checked, on Cebu Pacific for 17 to 19 November. A dorm bed in Namba can cost under PHP 1,200 a night. A…
In 2025, 885,100 Filipinos flew to Japan, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization. That is about 2,400 Filipinos landing in Japan every day, and almost all of them needed a visa first. The route…
Japan appears on almost every “best digital nomad visas” list published this year. A Philippine passport holder cannot get it. Not because of income, not because of paperwork, but because Japan’s programme is only open…
Trying to choose between TEFL and TESOL can feel like a total headache, especially when you’re just starting. With so much information out there, it’s hard to know which certification is actually worth your time…
Family-friendly destinations in Asia are becoming favorites for summer travel. Families want trips that feel relaxing, exciting, and easy to plan. Parents are now looking for destinations with safe and fun attractions, kid-friendly hotels, and…
Stepping into a kendo dojo in Tokyo means leaving the city behind and entering a space where centuries of practice still shape daily training. As someone who has practiced kendo for over 20 years, I’ve…
Mount Fuji is one of those mountains that almost everyone recognizes before they ever set foot in Japan. At 3,776 meters, it is Japan’s highest peak, an active stratovolcano, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site,…
This Japan’s Golden Week guide will help you understand the celebrations and plan your trip itinerary more smartly. Golden Week is considered one of Japan’s busiest national travel periods. It’s similar to major holiday seasons…
Planning Easter in Asia for 2026? If you are looking for more than just a weekend Easter break, this may be the most meaningful season to travel. Across Asia, Holy Week is deeply observed. It…