The Boutique Japan Blog

If you’re planning a short trip and have 5 days in Japan, here are some travel tips and suggestions to…

One of the most culturally rich cities in the world, Kyoto was the capital of Japan for over a thousand…

As you prepare for your Japan trip, you’re probably curious about money in Japan, how much yen you might need,…

One day in Tokyo is not really enough. But even if your time is limited, you can have a profound…

Japan’s railway system, including its world-renowned shinkansen (bullet train), is famously clean, safe, modern, and efficient. But to a first-time…

If you’ve never traveled to Japan, you can certainly be forgiven for not knowing what to expect — and probably…

At Boutique Japan, our specialty is helping travelers who believe that travel is about unique experiences, not just sightseeing or…

Do you love the excitement of travel and the minutiae of spreadsheets and train timetables? Boutique Japan is hiring a…

Even if you don’t love cold weather, it’s hard to resist the magic of winter in Japan. It’s the coziest…

Kamakura is a small city about an hour south of Tokyo. Nestled between the mountains and the sea, this charming…

I arrived in Matsumoto on a cold night, the chill of winter still enveloping the streets, a breath of rain…

Hiroshima is a vibrant and cosmopolitan metropolis that has risen from the ashes of the tragedy in its past. Today,…