Japan travel guides for budget travelers

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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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If you're passing the Tamagawa area, why not check out Tamagawadai Park? Amazing views over Tama River, a few little pretty gardens and some old burial grounds. Definitely worth visiting if you prefer quieter, less touristy spots in Tokyo. I'm happy to announce that the 2nd edition of my best-selling Super Cheap Japan guidebook will be available September 17th! It's the perfect way to plan your budget trip to or around Japan đŸ‡¯đŸ‡ĩ See the link in my profile for more info 💁‍♂ī¸ Sankeien Garden in Yokohama is a traditional Japanese garden with a history of more than 100 years 🍂🍁 It's not far from the city center, so why not check it out on the weekend? Today's night shots from around Tokyo's Rainbow Bridge and the surrounding man-made islands. Super modern and very walkable, the area is worth checking out if you want to get away from the crowds. Ushiku Buddha in Ibaraki is pretty mind-blowing, don't you think? Not many people make the effort to get there, but I'd say it's well worth it 😀 Hayashi Department Store is an old-fashioned department store, built in a classical Japanese style đŸŦ Make sure to make your way to the top for the shrine, which was once only accessible to VIPs ⛩ī¸

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