About WaTabi
Who we are
WaTabi (和旅誌) is run by a small team of travelers with 30+ combined trips to Japan since 2016. From blowing a hairdryer with the wrong voltage adapter in Kyoto, to finally figuring out which Wednesday in autumn has the cheapest machiya rentals — we've taken every expensive mistake and turned it into these guides.
What we believe
A good guide is worth more than saving a few dollars. Most "Top 50 Must-Visit Spots in Tokyo" articles are recycled, never actually visited, and haven't been updated in a year. We do the opposite: every post has specific dates, specific prices, specific routes — and every recommendation is a partner we've personally used.
How we make money (transparency)
WaTabi runs on affiliate commissions from partners like KKday. When you book through our links, we earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. We don't push products because they pay more. If something isn't worth buying (the post-2023 nationwide JR Pass is a good example — we tell readers not to buy it for most itineraries), we say so.
Full disclosure: Affiliate Disclosure.
What we don't do
- No sponsored "advertorials" — affiliate only
- No copy-pasted or AI-generated filler content
- No account or member signup — we don't collect your data
- No non-travel products — we stay focused on Japan
Contact
Suggestions, corrections, partnerships? Email [email protected]. We reply within 3 business days.