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 the vegetarian curry at CoCoIchi curry house 🍛 The soy hamburg was surprisingly oishi 😋 Yamate Italian Garden, one of the many free historic buildings of Yokohama’s Yamato district 🏠 Indian curry is super popular in Japan, and funnily enough nan is what people usually go for rather than rice. This cheese nan really hit the spot 🇮🇳 If you visit a big castle, like Odawara Castle, always explore the castle grounds for hidden, free shrines like this one ⛩ Wine in a plastic glass? Nothing wrong with that when it costs a few dollars for a whole canter 😂 Saizeriya is perfect for a cheap night out in Japan 🍷 Walking the streets of Asakusa, looking for bargains 😂

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