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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Double Cheese Burger from Mos Burger 🍔 It's still my go-to when I need my burger fix. What's your favorite burger joint in Japan? Getting on an old school local train, on a trip to Takeda Castle, known as Japan's Machu Pichu. Enjoying the autumn leaves down Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Avenue, just south of Shinanomachi Station in Tokyo 🍂 Showa Kinen Park is a great spot for Autumn colors 🍂 Busy but with wide-open spaces, there are plenty of spots for a photo. Walk up the Tama Monorail for even more! Always great to see a train station names after yourself 🤣🤣🤣 Exploring the vast grounds of Showa Kinen Park is something I'd recommended doing every year in November or December. It's always perfect for autumn colors 🍂

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