Let’s Explore Japan, Slowly & Mindfully.
Slow down, wander deeper, and experience Japan through my lens.
I’m Bri — a long-time digital nomad who’s had the maneki-neko “lucky-cat” fortune to have spent over a year exploring Japan across eight different trips, from the snowy onsen towns of Nagano to the Ryukuan islands of Okinawa, from Osaka’s food alleys to Tokyo’s quiet backstreets!
konnichiwa, hello!
Your Nomadic Guide to Deep Travel in Japan
I always dreamed of visiting Japan—then, after my first solo trip, I knew I’d keep coming back. As a full-time digital nomad, I love slow, immersive travel and connecting with local communities. I created Nomad in Japan to help you travel in Japan slowly and mindfully. I share immersive guides to my travels here—cultural tips, pilgrimage hikes, Shinto shrines, seasonal traditions, hidden gems, intentional travel, and more!
Latest Japan Guides
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I Went On a Luxury Cocktail Bar Tour in Tokyo. Was It Worth It?
I’ve spent about six months in Tokyo and, during all this time, barely penetrated its elite cocktail scene. 🍸 Why? Because without a local guide,…
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My Stay at UNPLAN: Is This Fukuoka’s Best Hostel for Solo Travelers?
I know exactly the type of hostel/hotel I love to stay in when I’m traveling solo around Japan. It has to have a social atmosphere, while still…
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How to Get to the Kumano Kodo Trailhead (From Tokyo, Osaka & Kyoto)
When you start planning your Kumano Kodo pilgrimage, it can feel like a ton of work piecing together stations, trains, and buses, just to reach…
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Where to Stay in Yunomine Onsen: Best Ryokan & Guesthouses on the Kumano Kodo
If you’re hiking the Kumano Kodo, there’s one overnight stop I would tell you not to rush through: Yunomine Onsen! Tucked deep in the mountains…
こんにちは, Briです!
I’ve spent over a year slow-traveling across Japan—from Tokyo and Osaka to the Japanese Alps and Okinawa—and created this blog to share my firsthand experiences, cultural insights, and slow travel philosophy to help you experience Japan beyond the guidebooks!
