To explain what I feel are the best things about Japan, I’ll begin with a brief story from an early…
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.
Places We Love: Kanazawa
In the heart of the beautiful Hokuriku region, on the coast of the Japan Sea, Kanazawa is one of Japan’s…
The Internet’s Best Japan Travel Resources
Planning a trip to Japan is exciting, but with so much information on the internet (not to mention guidebooks), it…
Guide to Tokyo Nightlife: An Introduction
Tokyo is one of the most exciting cities on Earth, and has a legendary nightlife. You can begin your evening…
Top 9 Myths About Japan Travel
If you’ve never traveled to Japan, you can certainly be forgiven for not knowing what to expect – and probably…
Introduction to Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Route
The Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route is one of Japan’s most enchanting walks. Deep in rural Wakayama Prefecture – but just…
Sushi in Japan: Myths and Misconceptions
Despite its global popularity sushi is often misunderstood, so to help food-loving travelers we’ve put together this short list of…
A Guide to Tipping in Japan
If you’re traveling to Japan from a country where tipping is common, you may find it pleasantly challenging to get…
Featured Travelers
If you’re curious what a trip with Boutique Japan looks and feels like (and wondering about the trip-planning process itself),…
Experts Share Their Favorite Places in Japan
For our first-ever post, we asked our favorite Japan experts, and travelers with a unique perspective on Japan, “If you…