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One thing that trips up a lot of Aussies before they even book their flights — Japan’s seasons are the mirror image of ours. When we’re sweating through a Sydney summer, Tokyo is buried in snow. When we’re rugging up in June, Tokyo is hitting peak cherry blossom season. Getting your timing right makes a […]

Japan has a reputation for being polite and respectful and it’s well earned. As an Aussie, you might find some of the “unwritten rules” a bit confusing at first — but don’t stress. Japanese people are genuinely patient with tourists and nobody’s going to give you a hard time for the odd mistake. That said,

Back home, ducking into a servo or a 7-Eleven usually means forking out way too much for a dodgy pie or a warm energy drink. In Tokyo, convenience stores — or konbini as the locals call them — are a completely different story. We’re talking fresh, quality food, cold drinks, hot snacks, and a stack

If you’re heading to Tokyo, you’re probably thinking: “It’s one of the most high-tech cities in the world, surely I can just use free Wi-Fi everywhere, right?” I used to think the same thing. And I was born and raised in Tokyo! The Shibuya Meltdown A few years ago, I went back home for a

1. Public transport is brilliant — but it can be a bit overwhelming at first The train system in tokyo is incredibly efficient, spotless and always runs like clockwork. However, major hubs like Shinjuku and Shibuya can be a lot to take in. Shinjuku Station is absolutely massive, with tracks heading in every direction. Even