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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Gliding Along Willow-Lined Canals: A Day Trip to Yanagawa From Fukuoka
Recently, I went on a solo day trip from Fukuoka city to Yanagawa. If you’ve never heard of this town, you wouldn’t be the first!…
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My Perfectly Slow 3-Day Fukuoka Itinerary (Kyushu)
For most tourists, a Kyushu trip starts off in Fukuoka, the capital city of Fukuoka Prefecture. Not surprisingly, either, considering it was once the historic…
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Kiri-no-Sato Takahara Lodge Review: Our First Night on the Kumano Kodo
It was when I slipped into the steaming onsen and looked around at the roof, stone walls, and bobbing grapefruit in front of me that…
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J-Hoppers Guesthouse Review: A Budget-Friendly Stay in Yunomine
The question isn’t whether or not you should stay in Yunomine Onsen village; it’s where to stay. With only a handful of options, you won’t…
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!
