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 travelled 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!

Also check out my new site, Taiwanna Travel, if you are interested in going to Taiwan.

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Did a mega long cycling ride down Tama River, one of the main rivers in Tokyo. It was a beautiful sunny day, and the cool breeze made it even more fun 🚴🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️ Catching sundown along Tama River in early evening 🌛 It's a great place to do a quiet walk or cycle ride 🚵‍♂️ Bruce Willis getting a bit of extra cash in on this Softbank advert 😆 You'll still see famous Hollywood stars doing ads here, just for the Japan market. A quiet Shibuya Crossing at night 🌃 Kongoin, a tiny Buddist temple near Shiinamachi station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line Head down the backstreets of Harajuku and you'll come across some lovely little gardens, as well as cherry blossom spots 🌸

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