The Boutique Japan Blog

Boutique Japan is seeking an experienced and ambitious Full-Time Sales Specialist to join our talented remote team. If you have…

If you’re considering a trip to Japan during one of the country’s peak travel seasons, be aware that things can…

Winding through Japan’s central mountains, the 17th-century Nakasendo Trail leads travelers along ancient stone forest paths, through preserved Edo-era villages,…

Japan’s borders reopened to independent travelers in the fall of 2022, and since then visiting Japan has been virtually as…

Japan is fun, fascinating, and safe, making it one of the world’s best destinations for family travel. Whether you’re traveling…

Japanese cuisine is a huge reason so many of our travelers visit Japan, but what about traveling through the country…

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

Hakone, in the shadow of Mount Fuji, is one of the greater Tokyo area’s most popular countryside escape destinations, thanks…

Do you love travel and spreadsheets? Boutique Japan is hiring a Full-Time Operations Specialist to join our globally distributed team.…

Matsuri, festivals in Japan, are often spectacular, filled with color, exuberance, and tradition. Japan has perhaps more unique festivals than…

The good news for travelers is that there is no single best time of year to travel to Japan —…

If you love food, culture, and immersive travel experiences, it’s no surprise you’re thinking about a Japan honeymoon. As one…