The Journal.

Visa & Entry · 6 min read

India e-Visa for US and New Zealand citizens: fees, process and the checks before you pay

One India trip, two passport-specific fee tables. The official e-Tourist process for US and New Zealand citizens, application timing, documents and common traps, checked 31 October 2026.

31 Oct 2026

Getting Around · 4 min read

Delhi to Osaka: compare Kansai arrivals with the complete Tokyo connection

Check the travel date before ruling out a Delhi-Osaka nonstop. For a Tokyo connection, compare the actual airports, baggage and ground journey with a Kansai arrival, not just the domestic fare.

31 Oct 2026

Travel Tips · 3 min read

Planning Senso-ji Temple and teamLab experiences in one trip: timing, ticketing and hidden complications

A calm temple morning and an immersive art afternoon pair beautifully in Tokyo. The catch: you must book teamLab first and plan Senso-ji around it. Here is the order that works.

31 Oct 2026

Trip Planning · 3 min read

Tokyo or Osaka for an Indian family holiday? Compare pace, travel and budget

Both cities work brilliantly with kids, but they are different trips: Tokyo is the bigger, pricier sprawl with Disney; Osaka is compact, cheaper and built around food. Here is the honest comparison.

31 Oct 2026

Day Trips · 3 min read

Tokyo to Hakone as a day trip: what a realistic itinerary looks like

Hakone in one day works if you start early and follow the loop in order. Here are the real travel times, the Free Pass maths, and an hour-by-hour plan that holds up.

31 Oct 2026

Senior & Family Travel · 3 min read

Is teamLab experiences manageable for senior travellers? Walking, steps and practical alternatives

teamLab can work for seniors, but the two Tokyo venues are very different on the legs. Borderless is one flat floor; Planets has knee-deep water. Here is how to choose and plan.

31 Oct 2026

Food & Dining · 4 min read

Tokyo vegetarian food guide: finding vegetarian Japanese meals without menu surprises

Tokyo is easier for vegetarians than its reputation suggests. The trap is not the menu but the dashi hiding in soups and sauces. Here is how to eat well without surprises.

31 Oct 2026

Weather & Best Time · 3 min read

Tokyo in March to April: weather trade-offs, crowds and what to book first

March to April is Tokyo's most beautiful and most crowded window. Here is what the weather really does, when the 2026 blossoms peaked, and the tickets that sell out first.

31 Oct 2026

Money & Payments · 3 min read

How much should an Indian couple budget for Tokyo? Hotels, transport and activities

Tokyo can run cheap or plush, and the gap is mostly the bed: a day out costs about 2,500-5,200 yen per person before the room. The full 2026 breakdown for two, line by line.

31 Oct 2026