Hi! I’m the creator of Japan Food and Travel.

I was born and raised in Osaka, Japan. During my junior high and high school years, I studied in Australia, where I had the chance to experience a different culture and way of life. Later, while attending university in Japan, I made many friends from around the world through international exchange.

Through these experiences, I realized that many things Japanese people consider normal can sometimes feel surprising, confusing, or unfamiliar to international travelers.

That is why I created Japan Food and Travel.

On this website, I share practical information about traveling in Japan, including transportation, food, etiquette, money, internet access, sightseeing, and everyday travel tips. I also try to include a local Japanese perspective and first-hand experiences whenever possible.

My goal is to make traveling in Japan easier, more comfortable, and more enjoyable for international visitors, especially those visiting Japan for the first time.

I hope Japan Food and Travel helps you feel more confident about your trip and discover even more reasons to enjoy Japan.

Thank you for visiting, and I hope you have an amazing trip to Japan!