HI! Japan is a podcast challenging the stale notions of Japan as an out of reach destination for budget travelers. Each episode features interviews with a collection of budget travelers, and aims to showcase the beauty, diversity, accessibility, and affordability of Japan. There's a reason why Japan tops so many travel bucket lists, HI! Japan wants to help you discover how a life-changing trip is closer than you thought, and how to make the most of the country, whatever your budget.
Hostels are often a budget traveler’s go-to choice for accommodations around the world. Not only do they provide us with the basic necessities for lif...
Even though Japan is not a huge country, it certainly isn’t small either. While cities like Tokyo and Kyoto are flooded by tourists every year — and f...
Few countries can compete with Japan when it comes to food. While sushi, sashimi, and ramen may be the first things you think of when it comes to Japa...
Have you recently hit the ‘buy’ button and booked your ticket to Japan? Maybe you’re still in the planning stages but a trip is definitely coming up? ...
Japan has always been a country that has captivated travelers from afar, and those who have visited once often find themselves routinely returning for...
There's a persistent myth of Japan being one of the most expensive countries in the world to travel to, with almost everyone you talk to giving storie...
While Japan may look small compared to its neighbors like China and Russia, it boasts a North-South distance longer than the west coast of the US, and...
Japan is one of the most technologically innovative countries in the world, with myriad technologies that become widespread in Japan long before they ...
In this episode, we introduce the topics for season 1 of HI! Japan, and what to expect from this new podcast exploring the budget side of traveling to...