Traveling to Japan for several times are not enough for me - at least for now. The reason is simply because one of my bucket list hasn't been ticked off yet . It is to do an island hopping to Hokkaido. I've heard much about this popular laid-back island exposure on tv/ youtube, mentioned several times in mangas and many more .But, I didn't have the guts because my mind has been filled with question marks, such as : "is it really easy and worth it to explore" ? "how much budget should I prepare?", "what are the best time visit during each season?" ,etc etc..

But that was before I found this book :

SUPER CHEAP HOKKAIDO
Budget Travel Guide Book

Author : Matthew Baxter

Print Length : 151 pages

available in paperback & e-book with kindle reader

Buy Super Cheap Hokkaido Book HERE

Download Sample Chapter : here

What are you enjoying the most while travelling ? Does it tasting delicious local food ,shopping sprees, simply strolling around the street? Well.. For me, it's finding hidden gem while doing all of that at once ,at the mainstream city like Tokyo. If it's a hidden gem , that's means it is an area which are not much known by tourist,yet highly recommended for free spirited traveler.

Recently,I've seen number of people growing interest in visit Japan is increasing than last year.If you're one of them, who plan to explore this unique yet beautiful country in the near future , There's nothing wrong to make an itinerary first. Yet, In making an itinerary sometimes we got confused on where to visit first,budget, language barrier, etc,right ? Worry not, I got a solution to answer all of your questions in practical way with this Japan Travel Guide Book in budget!

SUPER CHEAP JAPAN
Budget Travel Guide Book

Author : Matthew Baxter

Print Lenght : 286 pages

available in paperback & e-book with kindle reader

GET the Book HERE

Download Sample Chapter : here

Super Cheap Japan is an ultimate guide or If i should say your personal travel guide to help you knowing about travelling around Japan inside out best in budget especially for a first timer.  The book is also very informative to get know more Japan's most favorite tourist destinations  like Tokyo , Osaka , Nara ,Kyoto , Hiroshima and other surrounding areas you won't missed in details. Let's say , Tokyo is not merely about Shibuya for shopping ,yet there's so much more hidden gems/ anti mainstream area worth visit like Shimokitazawa/Koenji that I , myself truly recommend.

As the name,the book provides the littlest details like where you can enjoy popular meal's around certain area with just few dollars,how to do a tax free shopping,cheap supermarkets nearby,cheap and trusted accommodation to stay, best time to visit seasonal attractions with low cost.It is also contain Basic Japanese essential phrases for daily conversation that will be useful when you are asking for direction, bargaining, introduce yourself to local,etc.

The book is also easy to read and understandable with simple language and clear pictures and even area map.I'm glad there's a book like this that concern about budget, so that there's no more stereotype saying that travelling is not always waste of money but more about of self discovery and love for the world and others as well.

What's so special about Yokohama? I asked this few time to myself before my last spring trip to Japan. Honestly i was kind of hesitated of visiting this neighbor city of Tokyo, as one of my Japanese friend who's living there said there'll be not much to see. Yet, in matter of fact ,I have a day left to explore around beside Tokyo itself before going back to my hometown. I was wondering whether it is really worth to spend a day in this capital of Kanagawa prefecture or should I opt for another city.

Until..I realized ..hey,it's only costs around 300 yen for a one way by train from my current hotel at Omori,Tokyo to Yokohama ( just 1 station away) . There's nothing wrong to take a peek this port city, anyway. One thing for sure, here's where you can get some of western vibes in Japan and get some fresh air aside of hustle and bustle Tokyo and I'm glad for not miss the chance.

First things to do step out the train, I headed straight to MINATO MIRAI みなとみらい21 minato mirai nijuichii area. It's an urban ,central business district in heart of Yokohama.If you're a fans of Japanese dorama, you'll be familiar seeing some of the iconic buildings here.Let's get to know one by one :

Cosmoworld is an amusement park in the center of Yokohama and famous for its giant Ferris wheel with digital clock. I was planning to go inside and even ride the Ferris wheel yet because of the weather that day was kind of windy and rainy,I decided not to and just casually take a picture of it.I doubt i'll enjoy the ride if the rain suddenly strikes back lol.

This is the a place where I spend my times the most all day lol, a large shopping mall, haha ! World Porters is a well known place to get all the trendiest fashion in Yokohama and shop for some good stuff.  I had my lunch here at the food court where serves many delicious Japanese, Italian and even Korean cuisine with such reasonable price.

Outside the shopping mall, there's a park and promenade connecting to cosmoworld and yokohama landmark tower. Here's also a best spot to take a minatomirai as background as i didn't have too walk to far too much to get the whole picture. It is also refreshing to take some rest at this park and just enjoy the beautiful view.

Moving on from World Porters,with the help from some locals, I made a visit to another famous building in Yokohama that is just few minutes away walking. It is called Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. My tips, if you ask for some local help :  always bring a map or at least show a google map in japanese , never ask in english because they are never know where it is although it's very near lol. They don't understand what is red brick warehouse but they know it when i said aka-renga soko 😁

Once was a government bonded warehouse during Meiji and Taisho era, Now is a place where you can shop for some Yokohama artisan goods ,distinctive local souvenirs, and even enjoy dining at cafe / restaurant.

I'm beyond amazed too see such unique items here. These cushion  is almost look like a real wood lol and i don't think i could find it elsewhere but here.

Literally lost in translation... You gotta taste the anti-mainstream,feels of usual Japan here 👍👍👍

In the end of the day, I was grateful enough to finally step out of Tokyo and made a visit of Yokohama . Both city have its own charms but If I have to pick , Yokohama is a place for where you can take a leisurely stroll.Having quiet neighborhood, it's a more preferable city to live in rather than busy and complex Tokyo. In a short, I choose Yokohama for weekdays and Tokyo for weekend 😊

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Indoor People Plaza is located right after the museum exit . Here is where you can just chill up, read manga at the corner or even try your luck for some gachapon  like what I did.

Dreaming about being cute altogether with your favorite  manga characters? Here is your ultimate chance to show off your kawaii capability with them at official Fujiko . Fujio's character purikura machine. 1 play , 2 cute snaps costs about 400 yen.

6.Bring  yourself home and your loved ones some one of a kind gift at Museum Shop