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Don’t Rent Pocket WiFi! The Best eSIM for Japan (2026 Review & Speed Test)

Still renting a heavy Pocket WiFi? Stop! In 2026, eSIM is the smartest choice for Japan travel. It's instant, cheap, and works with US iPhones. Read my full review and setup guide here.

2026.01.31

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Tokyo 2026: The Ultimate Guide to Shibuya Sky & TeamLab (How to Secure “Sold Out” Tickets)

WARNING for 2026 Travelers: Shibuya Sky and TeamLab tickets vanish instantly. This guide reveals the exact booking windows, credit card workarounds, and the definitive answer to "Planets vs. Borderless."

2026.01.31

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STOP! Don’t Buy JR Pass: The $130 “Travel Hack” for Tokyo-Osaka (2026)

The National JR Pass is too expensive. Discover the "Hokuriku Arch Pass," the smartest travel hack for the Golden Route via Kanazawa. Includes 2026 Tsuruga transfer info.

2026.01.28

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Hakone Free Pass Guide: The Only Ticket You Need for Mt. Fuji & Onsen (2026)

Planning a trip to see Mt. Fuji? Discover why the "Hakone Free Pass" is essential for the Hakone Loop. Includes digital pass activation guide.

2026.01.28

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JR Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass Guide: The Ultimate Savings Hack (2026)

Planning to visit Hiroshima from Osaka? Don't pay full price. This 5-day pass saves you over 7,000 JPY and includes the Miyajima Ferry and Hello Kitty Shinkansen.

2026.01.28

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Hakone 2-Day Itinerary: The “Golden Route” & Mt. Fuji Views (2026 No-Fail Guide)

Is Hakone just a tourist trap? No, it is an "Active Volcano Adventure"! But if you bring a suitcase on the mountain train, you will regret it. Here is Hachi-sensei's strategy to conquer the loop, eat the Black Egg, and relax in a private Onsen without stress.

2026.01.22

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Osaka Itinerary: 2 Days of Food, Chaos, and Super Nintendo World (2026)

Osaka is not Tokyo's little brother. It’s the loud, delicious "Kitchen of Japan." Inside: How to hack the USJ Express Pass, the "No Double Dipping" rule for Kushikatsu, and where to stay in Namba.

2026.01.17

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Hiroshima & Miyajima 1-Day Itinerary: Torii Gate, Peace Park & Food Guide (2026)

Stop! Hiroshima is more than just a museum. From the mystical floating Torii gate of Miyajima to the layered soul food of Okonomiyaki, here is your ultimate 2-day guide. Warning: Includes essential tips for Vegetarians and JR Pass holders to survive the "City of Peace."

2026.01.17

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Kyoto 3-Day Itinerary (2026): The Perfect Route to Avoid Crowds & See It All

Planning a trip to Kyoto? Don't get stuck in the "Tourist Hell." This 3-day itinerary reveals the strategic timing for Kiyomizu-dera, secret night hikes at Fushimi Inari, and vegan-friendly spots. Avoid the crowds with Hachi-Sensei's No-BS survival guide.

2026.01.16

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Tokyo 3-Day Itinerary: The Ultimate “Quest” Log for 2026 (No-Fail Guide)

Stop! Don't go to Shibuya Crossing with a suitcase. Hachi-Sensei reveals the "Real Tokyo" guide. Best ramen, hotel hacks, and how to avoid the crowds in Asakusa. Read this before you fly!

2026.01.15

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