Anssi Kuokkanen
A software engineer living in Japan, occasionally writing about traveling.
Guides by Anssi Kuokkanen
Yakushima Travel Guide (2026) — Discover the Inspiration behind Princess Mononoke
Yakushima is a small island located south of Kagoshima in southern Japan. Covered by mountains and dense cedar forests, it is best known for its hiking trails, ancient trees, waterfalls, and wildli...
How to Visit Gunkanjima: Complete Hashima Island Travel Guide
How to Visit Gunkanjima: Complete Hashima Island Travel Guide Gunkanjima, also known as Hashima Island, is an abandoned mining island near Nagasaki in southern Japan. The island became famou...
How to Get from Kansai Airport to Umeda (Osaka) by Train – 2026 Guide
Traveling from Kansai International Airport to the Umeda area of Osaka is simple and convenient. One of the easiest options is to take the Haruka Limited Express and get off at Osaka Station. The ...
The Easiest Way to Travel from KIX to Kobe, Sannomiya (2026 Guide)
Traveling from Kansai International Airport to Sannomiya Station in Kobe is easy and comfortable using the Airport Limousine Bus that is operated by Hankyu. The bus goes directly from the airport t...
The Fastest and Easiest Way to Kyoto From Kansai International Airport (2026 Guide)
Traveling from Kansai International Airport to Kyoto is simple and convenient. The most direct option is the Haruka Limited Express, which connects the airport directly to Kyoto Station in about 75...