{
  "id": 1439398,
  "title": "S'pore teen, 17, solo travels to all 47 prefectures in Japan during March holidays with less than S$1,200",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/spore-teen-17-solo-travels-to-all-47-prefectures-in-japan-during",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T07:08:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mothership",
    "slug": "mothership",
    "url": "https://mothership.sg/2026/08/teen-travels-solo-47-prefecutures-japan/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In March 2026, 17-year-old Singaporean teenager Bradley Chang embarked on an ambitious solo journey across Japan, visiting all 47 prefectures within a single week during his March school holidays. With a budget of less than S$1,200, Chang's trip began with a return flight from Singapore to Tokyo for approximately S$350.\n\nChang meticulously planned his itinerary using Excel, accounting for train schedules that changed unexpectedly. Each day began at around 4am or 5am, with Chang making his way to the first stop of the day. His route took him from Tokyo in the north to Okinawa in the south, with between five and nine prefectures visited per day.\n\nDespite setbacks such as a sore throat, missed connections, and a broken bus, Chang remained determined to complete his challenge. He experienced the unique cultures, food, and traditions of each prefecture. Akita prefecture, home to Lake Tazawa, left a lasting impression on Chang due to its peaceful and surreal atmosphere. Tokushima prefecture in Shikoku, where he visited the Iya Valley Vine Bridge, was another memorable stop.",
  "summary": "\"Best investment of my life.\"",
  "key_points": [
    "17-year-old Singaporean Bradley Chang solo-traveled Japan's 47 prefectures in March 2026",
    "Chang completed journey with budget under S$1,200, using Excel itinerary planning",
    "Prefectures visited ranged from Tokyo north to Okinawa south, including Akita and Tokushima"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Bradley Chang's solo journey shows that meticulous planning and determination can enable a teenager to achieve an ambitious travel goal on a limited budget, experiencing diverse cultures along the way.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}