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Travel films and practical guides from Japan, by a Toronto filmmaker.
Featured Films & Field Notes
The longer cuts and the field-tested guides that pair with them.
Japan Travel Insurance for Canadians — Why Provincial Health Won’t Save You
Your provincial health card covers almost nothing in Japan. Here's what a hospital visit actually costs, what your travel insurance needs to cover, and...
Toronto to Tokyo, First Time: The 12-Night Plan I Sent a Friend
The first-time Japan itinerary I'd actually send a friend leaving Toronto. Haneda vs Narita, the JR Pass math (don't buy it), 12 nights split...
Japan IC Card Guide — Suica, Pasmo, ICOCA: Which to Get in 2026
Suica, Pasmo, or ICOCA? A field-tested guide to Japan's IC transit cards in 2026 — which to get, where to buy, mobile setup, and...
Driving in Japan on the Left — A Canadian’s Guide to Left-Hand Traffic
It takes about 30 minutes to adjust to driving on the left in Japan. The hardest part is not the steering wheel — it...
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