As the popularity of its whisky grows, an increasing number of beverage-loving travelers are designing trips around visits to the…
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.
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.…
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…
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…