GUIDES: Accommodation

A homey stay in Yomitan: Exploring Okinawa, Japan

If you’re planning a trip to Okinawa, you’re most likely headed to the main island of Naha. I think it’s worth staying a night or two in Naha city to explore the cool sights, like gardens and Kokusai-dori shopping street, but staying further north by the beaches will be much more worth your while. Ryukyu-an…

WeBase HAKATA: A luxury hostel stay in Fukuoka, Japan

Did you know that Hakata and Fukuoka used to be two separate towns in Kyushu, the southernmost mainland island of Japan? Originally divided by the Nakagawa River, the two were combined during the Meiji period and Fukuoka won the title of city name. However, Hakata Station remains one of the city’s main hubs as the…