Blog posts from old Super Cheap Japan website

Survival Japanese for travelling in Japan
Japanese people are some of the worst English speakers in the world, so it’s best the learn a few key phrases before you visit Japan. There will be times when...
Survival Japanese for travelling in Japan
Japanese people are some of the worst English speakers in the world, so it’s best the learn a few key phrases before you visit Japan. There will be times when...

Jimbocho - Tokyo’s Book Town
A walk through Jimbocho? I cannot think of any stroll, rain or shine, that a book lover would enjoy more. Jimbocho, Tokyo's used book town, is easily accessed from Shinjuku...
Jimbocho - Tokyo’s Book Town
A walk through Jimbocho? I cannot think of any stroll, rain or shine, that a book lover would enjoy more. Jimbocho, Tokyo's used book town, is easily accessed from Shinjuku...

Zao Onsen
Zao Onsen (蔵王温泉) is a popular ski resort and hot spring town in Tohoku. The resort is known for its excellent powder conditions and also for its ‘snow monster trees’....
Zao Onsen
Zao Onsen (蔵王温泉) is a popular ski resort and hot spring town in Tohoku. The resort is known for its excellent powder conditions and also for its ‘snow monster trees’....

Tempura
Tempura is battered and deep fried seafood or vegetables. Introduced by the Portuguese in the 16th century, tempura has become a staple of the Japanese diet. The most popular fish to use is...
Tempura
Tempura is battered and deep fried seafood or vegetables. Introduced by the Portuguese in the 16th century, tempura has become a staple of the Japanese diet. The most popular fish to use is...

Fukuoka
Fukuoka (福岡) is the biggest city in Kyushu and where most international flights to this prefecture will arrive. Due to it’s closeness to the Asian mainland, it has been an...
Fukuoka
Fukuoka (福岡) is the biggest city in Kyushu and where most international flights to this prefecture will arrive. Due to it’s closeness to the Asian mainland, it has been an...

Kyushu Budget Travel Guide
Never forget about Kyushu (九州)! Known as the onsen (hot spring) prefecture, the area also has some great castles. Kyushu is also easy to get around with a load of...
Kyushu Budget Travel Guide
Never forget about Kyushu (九州)! Known as the onsen (hot spring) prefecture, the area also has some great castles. Kyushu is also easy to get around with a load of...