Do you Lag when Playing Games Online? 4 Ways to Reduce Lag and Lower Ping

Do you lag when playing games online? 4 ways to reduce lag and lower ping

When you’re playing games online, does it ever feel like you’re lagging?

For games where reaction time is important like FPS games or fighting games, even small delays and lag spikes can be stressful and cost you the game!

This article will discuss the 3 largest causes of lag when gaming and the best ways to fix it.
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5 Best SIM Cards for Long-Term Stays in Japan

Are you planning to stay in Japan for over ninety days and wondering about your SIM card options?

You might be asking yourself:
• How can I get a monthly long-term SIM card contract in Japan?
• Can I get a phone number as a Visitor?
• Are there affordable alternatives to docomo, SoftBank, and au?

Keep reading to find your answers!

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Top 7 Home Internet Providers in Japan with English Support

Top 7 Home Internet Providers in Japan

Looking for home internet options in Japan can be confusing, even for locals. Sometimes if you encounter a rare case where the contract and service explanations are available in English, the complex terms are confusing and overwhelming.

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12 Top-Rated Onsen Towns in Japan

12 Top-Rated Onsen Towns in Japan

Photo courtesy of Nyuto Onsenkyo Ganiba Onsen

You can’t have a trip to Japan complete without visiting an onsen.

If you’ve made it all the way to Japan, you mostly likely want to experience the customs and tradition before leaving, and onsen are a perfect way to do so.

Have you ever heard of an onsen town?

An onsen town is an area with many hotels and traditional Japanese inns (ryokan) all surrounding a hot spring.

For example, we will later go into detail about Kusatsu Onsen, which includes around 170 hotels and ryokans that all supply the natural water from the hot spring that flows through the ground of the town to their guests.
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Best Pocket WiFi Rentals with Unlimited Data – Japan Travel 2025

a man holding a phone in front of Mt. Fuji

Are you planning a trip to Japan? Staying connected is necessary, especially for using Google Maps, messaging apps, and staying in touch with friends and family. But with over 30 companies offering mobile WiFi routers for travelers, each with its own plans, prices, pickup options, and battery life, choosing the right pocket WiFi can feel overwhelming.

Without careful selection, you may experience issues like:

  • Slow internet speeds that limit your use
  • Running out of data quickly, leaving you stranded without access
  • Short battery life that makes the device unusable for long days

This article is here to help you choose the best pocket WiFi for your needs so you can stay seamlessly connected throughout your trip. We’ll keep things simple and straightforward, providing practical advice to make choosing a pocket WiFi as easy as possible.
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15 Best Ryokan with Private Onsen in Hokkaido | Luxury Experiences

15 Best Ryokan with Private Onsen in Hokkaido | Luxury Experiences

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In this article, we will introduce the 15 best ryokan and hotels in Hokkaido with private onsen.

Hokkaido has many hot spring resorts, and there are many ryokan and hotels where you can enjoy private onsen.

We have selected the 15 best ryokans and hotels in Hokkaido based on the following criteria.
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21 Best Ryokan with Private Onsen in Japan 2024 | Private Onsen for Family and Couples

21 Best Ryokan with Private Onsen in Japan 2022 | Private Onsen for Family and Couples

Photo courtesy of Gora Kadan

If you want to experience Japanese culture, the number one essential thing that you must do is enter an onsen.

But most onsen are split between men and women, so couples and families can’t enjoy them together.

On top of that, most people are uncomfortable taking a bath with people that they don’t know.

If you have ever thought about any of these things, you should think about using a private onsen.

Recently, private onsen have become popular among Japanese people, and the number of ryokans with private onsen is on the rise!

There are various types of rooms, including rooms with open-air onsen overlooking the ocean, rooms with open-air onsen surrounded by forests, and rooms with open-air onsen that have picturesque views of Japanese mountain ranges.

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11 Best Mt Fuji Ryokan with Private Onsen in Kawaguchiko Area

11 Best Mt Fuji Ryokan with Private Onsen in Kawaguchiko Area

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In this article, we are going to introduce 11 of the best hotels and ryokan that we recommend in the Mount Fuji and Kawaguchiko area, all with private onsen options.

There are many ryokan with onsen in the Kawaguchiko area, and we have based our recommendations on the following criteria.

  • A view of Mount. Fuji from the private onsen
  • A wide range of prices (from 9,000 JPY to 50,000 JPY per person per night)
  • Hotels and ryokan where you can feel Japanese culture

By reading this article, we hope to help you find a ryokan or hotel with a private onsen that fits your budget.

The view of Mount Fuji while relaxing in an onsen will become your best memory of Japan. You should have a wonderful stay with your partner or your family at these ryokan!
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15 Cheap Ryokan with Private Onsen in Japan

15 Cheap Ryokan with Private Onsen in Japan

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Ryokan with private onsen are generally on the expensive side.

It is not uncommon to spend about 50,000 JPY (about 500 USD) on luxury ryokan when it includes a private onsen.

If you’ve been researching these types of lodges, you might be thinking the following.

“I’m not really looking for all the fancy traditional food, nice beds, or Japanese garden. I just want to experience a private onsen for cheap!”

In this article, we’ll be introducing 15 cost-effective ryokan with private onsen that will fit your needs and be within your budget.
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Kinosaki Onsen Guide: 7 Sotoyu, Ryokans, and Foods

A Travel Guide to Kinosaki Onsen

Photo courtesy of TOYOOKA PHOTO LIBRARY

In this article, we will be providing a travel guide to Kinosaki Onsen (城崎温泉).

You can expect to read about all the basic information, activities in the area, recommended hotels, and things you need to know before visiting.

Even if you do not know much about onsen, we will be breaking down all the aspects of a good trip, including our recommended travel itinerary.

Let’s get started!

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