About Explore Japan Insider
Welcome to Explore Japan Insider – an English travel guide created in Japan for international visitors who want to discover the country beyond the typical tourist brochures.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: to help you plan a deeper, smoother, and more enjoyable trip to Japan.
We focus on practical, experience-based information that answers real questions travelers have, such as:
- Which area should I stay in for my first trip to Tokyo or Sapporo?
- How do I choose a hotel that fits my budget and travel style?
- What is the best season to visit certain regions, and what should I prepare for the weather?
- How do I get around by train, subway, or bus without stress?
Who We Are
Explore Japan Insider is run from Hokkaido, Japan by a Japan-based creator who has spent years
living, working, and traveling throughout the country. We personally visit destinations whenever possible
and continually update our content to reflect real, on-the-ground experience.
Because we are based in Japan, we can share insights that typical guidebooks and large media sites often miss:
small local tips, seasonal changes, and how things actually work in daily life.
What You Will Find on This Site
Explore Japan Insider focuses on the needs of first-time and repeat visitors from overseas.
Our main content includes:
- Area guides (for example: Sapporo Station vs. Odori vs. Susukino)
- Hotel area recommendations and lodging tips for major cities and regions
- Transportation guides for trains, subways, buses, and domestic flights
- Seasonal travel advice, especially for Hokkaido and winter travel
- Suggested itineraries and model routes for couples, families, and solo travelers
How We Use Affiliate Links
Some pages on this site contain affiliate links to booking and travel services such as
hotel reservation platforms or activity booking websites. If you make a reservation or purchase through these links,
we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
These commissions help us maintain the site, update articles, and continue providing free travel content.
We only recommend services and areas that we believe are genuinely useful for travelers.
Our Editorial Policy
All articles on Explore Japan Insider are written with the following principles in mind:
- Practical and honest – We focus on concrete, realistic information.
- Traveler-first – We prioritize clarity, safety, and usability for our readers.
- Transparent – We clearly disclose affiliate relationships and sponsored content if any.
We do not accept compensation in exchange for positive reviews or misleading recommendations.
When we introduce a product, service, or area, we aim to present both strengths and limitations as fairly as possible.
Contact
If you have questions, correction requests, or collaboration proposals, please feel free to contact us through
the contact form on this site. We appreciate feedback from readers and continuously improve our content based on it.
Thank you for visiting Explore Japan Insider. We hope our guides help you create a memorable trip to Japan.
