I’ve mentioned this a few times already, but people keep asking me about Osaka, especially whether it’s worth staying longer or if one or two days (usually combined with Universal Studios) is enough. And honestly, if you can make it work, I really think Osaka deserves more time. Osaka ended up being one of my…
One of the big, obvious highlights in Osaka is Osaka Castle and honestly, for good reason. Osaka Castle is definitely a must-see. In fact, it was the very first thing I did when I arrived in Osaka. I went straight there and ended up spending hours just walking around Osaka Castle Park. I took way…
When I landed in Seoul, I showed up with about 30 “must-try” cafes pinned on my map and a very unrealistic sense of confidence that I’d try them all. That plan fell apart almost immediately. Seoul has an absurd number of good cafes, the kind where you could live here for years and still never…
I absolutely fell in love with Seoul on my trip. Historic palaces sitting next to ultra-modern buildings, neighborhoods that all feel completely different, and more cafes than feels reasonable. Every day felt exciting without being overwhelming, and by the end of the trip, I already knew I’d be back. The problem is, when you start…
From my own experience, Osaka is one of the most underrated cities in Japan. I didn’t arrive with a long list of expectations, which might be why I ended up liking it as much as I did. A lot of people treat Osaka mainly as a base for Universal Studios Japan and then move on,…
Osaka was one of those cities I liked almost immediately, and I still think it’s a little underrated. It’s lively without being exhausting, chaotic in a way that’s actually fun, and much easier to navigate than I expected on my first trip to Japan (honestly, way easier than Tokyo). You’ve got neighborhoods like Dotonbori, Namba,…
Universal Studios Japan is one of the biggest attractions not just in Osaka, but in all of Japan. If you’re planning a trip here, chances are it’s already on your list, and for good reason. USJ is a genuinely impressive theme park for both kids and adults. The themed areas are just incredible, especially The…
One of the highlights of my entire Japan trip, and I was there for a full month, was my day at Universal Studios Japan. I didn’t expect to love it quite this much, which probably helped. I’m not a big theme park person, but when I go to one, I usually love it. That said,…
I spent an entire day at Universal Studios Japan, from right after opening until the evening, and I’ll say this upfront: the park is fun, but it’s also pretty intense. It gets busy very quickly, the crowds build fast, and the wait times for rides can get long surprisingly early in the day. I did…
Japan was definitely my favorite country I visited this year. And funny enough, at the beginning of the year, Japan wasn’t even properly on my radar. The trip was pretty spontaneous and wow, I’m so glad I went. That alone probably already answers the question in the headline, but still, Japan has seen a massive…