Japan travel guides for budget travelers

Me being interviewed on national television!
Being interviewed on NHK Television!

Hello and Konnichiwa!

I’m Matthew, a bestselling author who has lived in and traveled extensively in Japan. Every month thousands of people use my guidebooks to plan their budget holidays. Let me show you how to enjoy Japan on the cheap!

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Trying out some fancy Indian curry at Sanzou Tokyo in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo πŸ› Was surprised to find out that Nikko used to have a tram line πŸš‹ Pretty old school πŸ‘ Exploring Todoroki Valley on the Tokyu Day Pass It looks like Japan is going to open its borders to independent travelers πŸ₯³ Get planning with my best-selling (before Covid πŸ˜‚) guidebook! Have you ever been to KappaSushi, the sushi chain in Japan? Known for its Shinkansen sushi, the prices aren’t bad too, starting from 100 yen! Soy meat hamburg with spinach in a vegetarian curry sauce πŸ› #cocoichibanya does a great job of adapting the menu for various people πŸ˜‹

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