The Boutique Japan Blog

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

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

The villages of Shirakawago and Gokayama have long been among the most photographed places in rural Japan, though they’ve become increasingly…

If you’re looking for the best ramen shop in all of Japan, you may be embarking on a lifelong quest.…

This food-loving country offers an amazing variety of culinary experiences, but there’s nothing quite like eating and drinking at an…

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

A unique 9-day Japan itinerary featuring Tokyo, Kyoto, and the beautiful Izu Peninsula in the Japanese countryside. Length Price Dates…

To help in your Japan trip planning, and complement your online research, we’ve compiled a short list of the very…

The small mountaintop Buddhist community of Mount Koya (Koyasan) is one of Japan’s most magical, if increasingly popular, destinations and…

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

If you’re planning on eating sushi during your trip to Japan, make sure to keep this simple but essential sushi…

Ramen lovers thrive on seeking out new and obscure ramen shops, but it would be a mistake to overlook the…