JAPAN

From the best places to eat and different types of accomodation, to solo travel advice and which season is best to visit and more, I hope you find this video helpful when planning your trip to Japan!

Two of the most common questions I get asked is where to buy beauty products in Japan and which ones I recommend, so I finally made a video about it!

From 3D latte art to GIANT pink donuts, my Instagrammable Cafes in Tokyo series is back with part two, and 8 more cute spots to add to your itinerary!

This solo traveller is back in Melbourne, Australia, and as a thank you to everyone who watched along on my third #hijessicaanneinjapan vlog series, I brought back a bunch of my favourite Japanese items from my travels for a giveaway!

Three cities, 20+ hours of footage, two cameras and one girl, all squeezed into three minutes featuring all of my favourite moments from my sixth visit to Japan.

From fashion, beauty, anime & more, I bought a LOT during my two week trip to Japan - like $100+ in luggage overweight fees A LOT. Check out what I bought and come along for my last day in Japan!

If you're looking for an easy escape from the bustle of Tokyo, just one hour away is the gorgeous coastal town of Kamakura - think temples, shrines and street food!


Thrifting, Cafes & Karaoke In Shimokitazawa, Tokyo! | Solo Travel Japan Vlog
After visiting Shimokitazawa in #hijessicaanneinjapan season two, I couldn't resist coming back for a day of thrift shopping, arcade hopping and karaoke!

Come along as I visit my favourite fashion & beauty stores that I ALWAYS go to when I'm in the kawaii and colourful Harajuku, Tokyo! 

Come along as I travel from Osaka to my new home base in Tokyo - a stunning, Japanese inn-style apartment in the business district of Akasaka. 

If you have a half-day in Kyoto, Fushimi Inari Shrine is definitely a must-visit; and if you arrive early enough, you'll easily get that famous Memoirs Of A Geisha photo opp (without ANY people in the background!). 

Come along with me to the city's number one place to see - the gorgeous Osaka Castle, of course! I also spend a relaxing, rainy afternoon exploring Osaka's top street-style shopping spot, Tachibana-dori (otherwise known as Orange Street). 

Today we're leaving Tokyo and are off to the city of bright lights, unmissable street food and bustling nightlife - Osaka!

Even though you may not be allowed to film or take photos inside the Studio Ghibli Museum, I found an a-okay way to still share with you a little of what's inside of this notoriously-hard-to-get-tickets-to museum - watch for the reveal!


The “Girl’s Akihabara”, Otome Road + Pokemon Mega Centre  | Solo Travel Japan Vlog
Calling fans of manga, anime and video games! Akihabara may be known as Tokyo's top destination for pop culture, but if you're a female fan or girl-gamer, head to Ikebukuro's "Otome Road" - a treasure trove of fandom goods all aimed towards girls.

Come along on an activity-filled day in Omotesando, Tokyo! I get my hair done, visit my favourite coffee spot in Japan and buy way too many nerdy knick-knacks and stickers!

I took a trip to Jiyugaoka, one of the trendiest areas in Meguro, which is known as Tokyo's "Little Europe"! There I visited the Peter Rabbit Cafe, which is probably the cutest themed cafe I've ever been to in Japan, and pop into Jiyugaoka's super photogenic La Vita - a mini replica of Venice!



A Sunday In Tokyo's Sleepy Little Suburb, Ebisu | Solo Travel Japan Vlog
Come along on a super chill day in Tokyo's sleepy suburb of Ebisu, which is around a 15 minute walk from central Shibuya. Plus, there's a tour of my cute lil Tokyo Airbnb at the beginning of the vlog! 

After five trips to Japan, I returned to Tokyo for the SIXTH time - I CLEARLY cannot stay away from the place - for a two week stay during cherry blossom season. Watch to find out what I got up to on my first day back!

From choosing single-friendly accomodation and eating out alone, to how to take photos by yourself and my tips on managing stressful situations solo, I hope this video helps any soon-to-be solo travellers!

If you're planning a trip to Tokyo, add these cafes to your must-visit list - not only are the food, coffee and ice-cream at these hidden gems DELICIOUS, but you'll also easily get a cute pic for Insta. And why not do it for the 'gram?


Tokyo is known for being the busiest city in the world, with a population of approx. 38 million! So you can imagine what the streets are like...

How much money should I budget for Japan? Where is the best place to see cherry blossoms? When is the best time to travel to Tokyo?
Find out the answers to these questions and more (a LOT more!) in my Japan Q&A!

Find out in this video what I've been up to and as a big thank you to everyone who watched the second series of my hijessicaanne in japan vlog series, I wanted to give away a bunch of super cute Japanese spring-themed goodies!


Tokyo Morning Routine 😴✨ | Get Ready With Me!
I share my easy and healthy travel breakfast, my quick skincare regimen and makeup look, and what I'd wear for a casual spring day out in Harajuku.

From instagrammable cafes and kawaii boutiques, to meeting new friends and seeing enough Totoros for a whole lifetime, this solo trip to Japan will always be a special memory for me. 


HUGE Japan Beauty, Fashion & Nerdy Haul + My Last Day In Tokyo! // Solo Travel Japan Vlog #14
After two weeks in Japan it was a good thing I brought an empty suitcase, because this girl bought a LOT. So I figured I'd film a haul of all of the beauty, fashion and nerdy stuff I found, so stay tuned to see what I bought in Japan!
After a crowded first attempt at visiting Nakameguro on my first day of the trip, I make the trip back during off-peak season to see all of what this normally calm district has to offer.



Shopping In Harajuku's Takeshita Street & Trying Japanese Kit Kats! // Solo Travel Japan Vlog #12
If it's your first time to Tokyo, shopping in Harajuku's famous Takeshita Street (or Takeshita-dori) is a must-do - full of kawaii fashion boutiques and instagrammable eateries, be prepared for a big day out in this crowded shopping strip!

I may not have been to Brooklyn before, but the upmarket, effortlessly cool vibe of Daikanyama definitely transported me there - if you have a spare day in Tokyo and want a relaxing district to explore, look no further.

One day in Kyoto is never enough, but for my fifth visit to this gorgeous city, I decided to spend it at my absolute favourite temple in Japan - Kiyomizudera.

There are so many themed venues in Tokyo, so when I heard that there was an AVOCADO-themed restaurant in Harajuku, I HAD to check it out!


I was super nervous the night before this vlog, but it turned out that I didn't need to be! I attended the 2018 YouTube Hanami party in Tokyo and met a bunch of other creators - and had a fab time!

I visited #Persona5 locations in real life Tokyo and the likenesses are SPOT ON. Plus, I went to Electric Town Akihabara to check out what merch I could find! Like video games? You'll enjoy my latest vlog!

In today’s vlog, I visited Tokyo’s ‘hipster town’, which is full of trendy cafes and vintage clothing stores (plus, an adorable bakery that make TOTORO-themed cream puffs!). 

Japanese bentos are delicious, and in today's vlog I learned how to make my own - plus, it was TOTORO themed! Then I show you how I've been taking my Instagram photos by myself since I was travelling solo in Tokyo.
If you're a Studio Ghibli fan... you NEED to go here! I spent the day hiking through Tokorozawa in Saitama, which is the country town and forest area that inspired My Neighbour Totoro!

For my fifth visit to Japan, but first trip travelling solo, I really wanted to find an apartment that was in central Tokyo that could feel like home for my two week stay. This place exceeded expectations - it really was my dream Tokyo apartment! 🏠🌵


Cutting My Hair In Tokyo, Cute Cafes & Kiddyland! // Solo Travel Japan Vlog #2
In today's vlog, I decided to get my hair cut and coloured at ASSORT Tokyo (a.k.a. one of the trendiest, English-speaking salons in Tokyo!) and revisit one of my favourite cafes, Cafe Kitsune - yes, owned by design house Maison Kitsune! 

After receiving so many requests to do a second series of HIJESSICAANNE IN JAPAN, I decided to daily vlog this trip for you guys, so I have a tonne of videos coming your way - this is just the beginning!

In May 2017 I spent two weeks travelling Kyoto and Tokyo with my best friend and it will forever be one of the best fortnights in my life! This is the highlights video and features all of my favourite moments from Kyoto and Tokyo.


JAPANESE BEAUTY & FASHION HAUL + GIVEAWAY!
I’m back in Melbourne! And um, it’s lucky that I took a SECOND SUITCASE to Japan because I bought some things… Hope you guys enjoy this Japanese fashion, beauty and skincare haul, and stay tuned to the end of the video for details on how to enter the giveaway!

It's the last Japan vlog! We visited the gorgeous Elle Cafe in Shibuya (since WHEN have magazines had their own cafes?!), and spent the afternoon in Asakusa going souvenir shopping in Nakamise and getting our fortunes told at Senso-ji Temple.
Um, so cat cafes are SOOOO yesterday… Jokes, but in all seriousness, I went to an actual HEDGEHOG CAFE in Roppongi Tokyo where you literally get to play with and feed hedgehogs! They are so cute and cheeky, and it’s one of the most unique experiences you can get in Japan.

GUYS, I WENT MARIO KARTING IN TOKYO. ACTUAL. MARIO. KARTING. But before that, we headed to Harajuku to explore the famous Takeshita Street (you know, the one famous for the adorably costumed Harajuku girls!) and visit Totti Candy Factory to try one of their super famous (and SO Insta-worthy) giant rainbow cotton candy!


JAPAN VLOG 7 // First Time at LUSH SPA & Visiting a Japanese Supermarket! 
So we don’t have Lush Spas in Australia, but they are definitely a must visit if you go to Tokyo and are a Lush fan! In today’s Japan vlog, we went to the one in Daikanyama to treat ourselves to the Tailor Made package, which includes a 30 minute deep tissue massage and a special rum (YES, rum lol) infused tea and cookie afterwards. #bliss

My best friend who I’ve been travelling Japan with is vegan and vegan-friendly food can be tough to find in Tokyo! So we were pretty stoked to find Mr Farmer in Omotesando (a central area of Tokyo) with some delicious vegan options.
I was a little nervous about dying my hair while I was in Tokyo, but I decided to be brave and give it a go! Nalu Number 76 is an English-speaking hair salon in Omotesando and my stylist Erika did a great job on my hair - I actually wanted an ashy brown colour but one bleach wasn’t enough to get there, so she dyed over the yellow bleach tones with a wash-out blue dye to counteract the brassiness and I ended up with BLUE HAIR!

We made it to Tokyo! After a Bullet Train ride from Kyoto to Tokyo, we arrived at our Airbnb apartment in Yoyogi-koen. It was a gorgeously big and bright space, so I just HAD to do an apartment tour for you guys!

I’ve visited Arashiyama, Kyoto on all of my trips to Japan, but this was my first time hiring a bike to explore the streets! I definitely recommend renting one if you’re ever in the area - it’s a great way to get to know the town. While there, we visited Tenryuji temple and the famous Bamboo Grove before travelling to Nara to see the city of deer! 

We visited Kiyomizudera, one of Kyoto’s most iconic temples and RENTED KIMONOS from Okamoto Kimono! We were stopped SO MANY TIMES to be in other tourists’ photos, even literally being pulled into their pictures! It was a tonne of fun though - being dressed in full kimono certainly grabs attention 😅


Welcome to the first of my daily Japan vlogs! I’ve been travelling around Kyoto and Tokyo with my best friend Jess (don’t worry, the irony that we’re both named Jess isn’t lost on us!) and this is my first vid from the trip.

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