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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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…
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Yunomine Onsen Village Guide: Japan’s Hidden UNESCO Hot Spring
Tucked in the rugged mountains of Wakayama lies an ancient hot spring (onsen) village with historic ties to the sacred Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage. How old,…
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Nachi Falls, Wakayama: Visiting Japan’s Most Sacred Waterfall
You know that iconic photo of a vermillion three-storied pagoda set in a misty, forested valley, backdropped only by a tall, sacred waterfall? Yep, that’s…
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Kumano Kodo Grand Shrines and Sacred Sites: Hongu Taisha, Nachi Falls, & Oji
Long before the Kumano Kodo became a bucket list trek, this ancient network of pilgrimage routes led emperors, monks, and everyday pilgrims deep into the…
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!
