The Boutique Japan Blog

In the heart of the beautiful Hokuriku region, on the coast of the Japan Sea, Kanazawa is one of Japan’s…

To explain what I feel are the best things about Japan, I’ll begin with a brief story from an early…

The exuberant energy of Osaka, Japan, is a striking contrast to the traditional culture of Kyoto. These two Kansai neighbors…

Despite the fact that it’s a remarkably modern country, when it comes to Wi-Fi in Japan, staying connected is often…

Thanks to years of planning Japan trips for our clients (and ourselves), we’ve amassed a wealth of invaluable experience and…

One of the most fun parts of traveling in Japan is undoubtedly the country’s amazing train network. The shinkansen (bullet…

The Japan Rail Pass (or JR Pass, for short) can be a good way to get around Japan, but many…

Kyoto is what many travelers envision when they think of Japan, but along with being the country’s spiritual heart and…

If you’re planning a trip to Japan, one of the most important, enjoyable, and challenging steps is deciding where in…

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

The town of Onomichi, located in Japan’s charming Setouchi (Inland Sea) region, is a wonderful destination for travelers who love…

You could spend a lifetime getting to know a megalopolis like Tokyo, and there are so many things you could…