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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A Skier’s Guide to Zao Onsen, Japan’s ‘Snow Monster’ Resort
I might have found the near-perfect place to ski in Central Japan, and believe it or not, it’s not in the gorgeous Japanese Alps of…
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Hiking the Historic 8km Trail Between Tsumago-juku & Magome-juku (Nakasendo Way)
The Nakasendo is a 534-kilometer historic highway traversing the Kiso Valley in central Japan. It once served as the footpath for everyday travelers, merchants, artists,…
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I’ve Hiked Both the Nakasendo and Kumano Kodo: Here’s How They Compare
There are two hikes, of sorts, quickly gaining popularity in Japan: the Nakasendo and the Kumano Kodo. However, mistakenly, they are often lumped together as…
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Where to Stay in Magome-juku: Traditional Inns in Japan’s Mountain Village
Magome-juku is one of Japan’s best-preserved historic Post Towns that run through the inland mountainous region of Honshu. In its heyday, it received pilgrims, travelers,…
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!
