New this week
Day Trips reached Uji, home to centuries of matcha tradition and Byodo-in Temple, the building on Japan's 10-yen coin. Stay added a full walkthrough of what actually happens during a ryokan stay, from the yukata robe to the futon swap at dinner. Culture added a plain explainer on the difference between Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, something several existing guides referenced without ever spelling out directly.
A trust page for About
About added a short, direct statement on independence — no affiliate links or paid placement currently exist on this site, and if that ever changes, it'll be disclosed here rather than folded quietly into existing guides.