Tips, guides, and insider info to help you save more in Japan
Real-world booking tips for Japan: how early you should book, which areas to stay in to save money, how to compare prices across Booking, Agoda, and Yahoo! Travel—and when Airbnb is worth using to optimize your travel costs.
· 7 min read
![[2026/04] Amazon Smile Sale Is Here — Best Deals from Apr 30 to May 3](/_next/image?url=%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F1778861024372-5gysa9gtpjn.png&w=3840&q=75)
Amazon Smile Sale is now on. For a limited time from 4/30 to 5/3, we’ve handpicked must-see deals on great items.
· 1 min read
Learn how to use your SMBC NL and Olive cards to choose 2 free insurance plans in Japan. These tips are valid, easy to apply, and help you save money while getting the most out of your credit card benefits.
· 5 min read
Are you using NURO but your promo has run out? Don’t just accept the current price. With one phone call, I successfully negotiated a ¥2,000/month discount—way simpler than you might think. Here’s what happened and exactly how I did it.
· 3 min read
