This food-loving country offers an amazing variety of culinary experiences, but there’s nothing quite like eating and drinking at an…
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Introduction to Onomichi
The town of Onomichi, located in Japan’s charming Setouchi (Inland Sea) region, is a wonderful destination for travelers who love…
Where To Go If You Have 5 Days In Japan
If you’re planning a short trip and have 5 days in Japan, here are some travel tips and suggestions to…
Sample Trip: 9-Day Japan Itinerary
A unique 9-day Japan itinerary featuring Tokyo, Kyoto, and the beautiful Izu Peninsula in the Japanese countryside. Length Price Dates…
Japan’s Best Off-The-Beaten-Path Places
If you’re the type of traveler who seeks out unique, non-touristy places, this short list of our favorite off-the-beaten-path Japan…
Japanese Etiquette 101: Essential Tips & Taboos
If you’re traveling to Japan, it can be quite helpful to learn at least a few key points when it…
Best Japan Travel Guidebooks
To help in your Japan trip planning, and complement your online research, we’ve compiled a short list of the very…
Guide to Visiting Mount Koya (Koyasan)
The small mountaintop Buddhist community of Mount Koya (Koyasan) is one of Japan’s most magical, if increasingly popular, destinations and…
Money in Japan: Cash, Credit Cards, and ATMs
As you prepare for your Japan trip, you’re probably curious about money in Japan, how much yen you might need,…
Sushi Etiquette 101
If you’re planning on eating sushi during your trip to Japan, make sure to keep this simple but essential sushi…
Top 5 Historic Tokyo Ramen Shops
Ramen lovers thrive on seeking out new and obscure ramen shops, but it would be a mistake to overlook the…
Wi-Fi & Mobile in Japan
Despite the fact that it’s a remarkably modern country, when it comes to Wi-Fi in Japan staying connected is often…