Asia
Travel guides and trip-planning tips on Asia, from the team building the travel companion that comes with you.
July 8, 2026 · 8 min read
Is Japan More Expensive to Visit in 2026? The Taxes Went Up, the Yen Went Down
The sayonara tax tripled and Kyoto raised its lodging tax, yet a near-record-weak yen still makes Japan a strong-value trip if you budget for the fees.
June 10, 2026 · 6 min read
3 Days in Kyoto: A First-Timer's Itinerary
Temples, bamboo groves, and tea houses, paced for real days so you beat the crowds.
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