Welcome to Explore Japan

The Reality of a Dream

Stop Watching. Start Going. My 2026 Japan Journey.

I used to spend my nights scrolling through the neon lights of Shinjuku and the quiet temples of Kyoto on my phone, feeling like that world was light-years away. I was a spectator in my own life.
Not anymore.
I’m Nikki, and I’ve decided that 2026 is the year I stop wishing and start moving. I’m not an expert, I don’t speak the language (yet!), and I’m terrified—but I’m going anyway.
Explore Japan isn’t just a travel blog; it’s my raw, honest diary of how a normal girl prepares to move across the world. From my first messy Hiragana characters to the day I finally land in Tokyo, I’m taking you with me.
Your journey—and mine—starts with a single, scary step.

Watch the Journey Unfold on TikTok 🎬
See the messy notebooks, the Tokyo vlogs, and the daily life of a future resident. Follow me for the raw, unedited version of this adventure.