One day in Tokyo is not really enough, but even if your time is limited you can have a profound…
Andres Zuleta
Andres founded Boutique Japan to share his passion and enthusiasm for Japan, and over the years he has had the opportunity to help countless wonderful travelers from around the world experience Japan in a truly personal and immersive way.
20 Essential Japanese Phrases for Travelers to Japan
If you’re visiting Japan and a little worried about the language barrier (or you simply love languages), we’ve got you…
Expert Tips for Your Japan Packing List
As you prepare for your trip, you’ve finally turned your attention to your Japan packing list. Fortunately, preparing for Japan…
Sumo in Japan: When, Where & How To See Sumo
Sumo is one of Japan’s most well-known sports, and a highly authentic Japanese cultural experience in and of itself. But…
Sample Trip: 2-Week Japan Itinerary
If you’re planning on visiting Japan for around two weeks, you’re in the right place! This sample 14-day Japan itinerary…
We’re Hiring an Operations Ninja
Do you love travel and spreadsheets? Boutique Japan is hiring a brilliant, experienced, and incredibly organized Operations Ninja. If you’re…
Shochu 101: An Introduction To Shochu
Shochu is one of Japan’s most delicious (and least known) alcoholic beverages, and is sometimes referred to as “Japanese vodka.”…
Tokyo’s Best Off-The-Beaten-Path Neighborhoods
We often hear from travelers who want to get off the beaten path in Tokyo, and explore less touristy areas…
A Guide to Japan’s Best Whisky Distilleries
As the popularity of its whisky grows, an increasing number of beverage-loving travelers are designing trips around visits to the…
Sake 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Sake
A trip to Japan would not be complete without a little sake tasting! But unless you are an avid sake…
5 Unique Things to See & Do in Japan
One of the many reasons we love Japan is the sheer variety of unique things to see, do, and eat.…
Naoshima: Japan’s Art Island
Naoshima, commonly known as Japan’s art island, is a tiny island in the Seto Inland Sea, and one of our…