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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Walking all the way to the majestic Tokyo Gate Bridge ๐ŸŒ‰ Spaghetti Senka Harappa is a bit of a local favorite in Takasaki, with several dotted around the city ๐Ÿ If youโ€™re traveling around on the Shinkansen itโ€™s definitely worth stopping off here and trying it out ๐Ÿš„ Getting some proper chahan (Japanese fried rice) ๐Ÿš Whatโ€™s your favorite place to get chahan? Taking the fishing boat out under the Tokyo Monorail ๐Ÿš The random sights as you explore the Tokyo islandsโ€ฆ. Trying out the new White Mos Cheese Burger ๐Ÿ” Even when the weather is rainy and cloudy, you can still enjoy a good hike in the Nagano mountains ๐Ÿ” Plus itโ€™s free ๐Ÿ˜‚

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