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Toru Otakeのアバター Toru Otake

I’m a Tokyo-based travel writer who’s taken 10-plus trips to Korea and spent the last decade running Japan Web Magazine, publishing English guides to Japan. Asia—especially Japan and Korea—is my playground, and I live to share time-saving routes, street-food finds, and photo-ready spots with fellow travelers.

  • Top 10 Free Things to Do in Seoul

    Seoul is one of Asia’s most exciting cities — and the best part?You don’t need a ticket, reservation, or budget to enjoy some of its most memorable experienc...
    December 19, 2025
    Travel Tips
  • Top 10 Cafés With a View in Seoul

    Seoul is a city of layers — ancient rooftops, glass towers, riverside sunsets, and mountain silhouettes.And there is no better way to take them in than with ...
    December 11, 2025
    Travel Tips
  • Korea’s Indoor Adventure Parks: The Best Weather-Proof Fun in Seoul & Beyond

    When winter winds chill the streets and unexpected rain clouds roll in, Korea’s indoor parks come alive.From towering roller coasters to virtual-reality worl...
    December 5, 2025
    Itinerary
  • Lotte World District Special: Seoul’s Ultimate Theme Park & Skyline Playground

    If there’s one place in Seoul where fantasy worlds, sky-high views, lakeside walks, and late-night lights all gather in one neighborhood, it’s Jamsil — home ...
    November 27, 2025
    Travel Tips
  • Seoul Winter Special: The Warmest Places in the Coldest Season

    When icy winds sweep across the Han River and café windows glow with soft yellow light — that’s when Seoul becomes its coziest.Winter transforms the city int...
    November 20, 2025
    Travel Tips
  • Gyeongju Special: Where History Sleeps Beneath the Moonlight

    Step into a city where time doesn’t move — it whispers. Welcome to Gyeongju (경주), once the capital of the Silla Kingdom, now an open-air museum where royal...
    November 12, 2025
    Travel Tips
  • Jeonju Special: Korea’s Timeless City of Taste and Tradition

    Where old Hanok roofs meet the aroma of sizzling bibimbap — welcome to Jeonju (전주), a city where Korea’s heritage still breathes in every alley.Known as th...
    October 30, 2025
    Travel Tips
  • Busan Special: Korea’s Coastal City of Lights

    Where mountains meet the sea and city lights kiss the horizon — welcome to Busan, South Korea’s second city and its coastal heart. Famous for its beaches and...
    October 9, 2025
    Travel Tips
  • The 10 Most Beautiful Places in South Korea

    The 10 Most Beautiful Places in South Korea Beyond K-dramas, neon lights, and bustling city streets, South Korea hides a stunning variety of landscapes and c...
    October 2, 2025
    Travel Tips
  • Beyond Beaches: Jeju Island’s Hidden Trails, Tea Fields & Village Life

    Most travelers picture Jeju as a honeymoon island of sandy coasts and lava caves. But just beyond the resorts, Jeju reveals another side—green tea fields shi...
    September 18, 2025
    Travel Tips
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