Japan Travel Tips
Whether you end up taking photos of a reproduction Eiffel Tower, surfing an indoor wave, musing in a Zen temple, shacking up in a love hotel or bedding down in a capsule, you'll do best to come with an open mind and be prepared to be surprised.
Somewhere between the elegant formality and the candid, sometimes boisterous exchanges that take place over a few drinks, between the sanitized shopping malls and the unexpected rural festivals, everyone finds their own vision of Japan.
3 Days in Tokyo: Suggested Itineraries
Tokyo. You have no idea until you go. This ancient Eastern city throbs with lights, culture, and movement so sure to both invigorate and bedazzle you the moment you step off the plane, that there ... Continue Reading »
Tokyo Culture
West meets East. East meets West. For many of us, the notions we have of the East and the Orient are mere stereotyped snapshots gleaned from childhood history classes, Hollywood movies, and maybe ... Continue Reading »
4 Must Visit Neighborhoods in Tokyo
Ginza Shopping District With its neon lights, towering department stores, and nightclubs, the Ginza Shopping District is a chic, cosmopolitan adventure. You can catch a live Kabuki show, check ... Continue Reading »
3 Days in Kyoto: Suggested Itineraries
Known as the cradle of Japan's cultural heritage, Kyoto was Japan's capital. Today it's the country's seventh largest city, thoroughly modern while remaining Japan's most traditional city. Get to ... Continue Reading »
Japanese Cuisine
If the idea of eating sushi turns your head, or if you’re the guy who's hunting down the McDonalds in Tuscany, then perhaps you're also the guy not too keen on the idea of Japanese cuisine. If so ... Continue Reading »
Kyoto Day Trips from Osaka
Osaka is an excellent location from which to explore various tourist attractions in Japan. In particular, Kyoto is widely regarded as one of the Japanese cities that are not to be missed for visitors ... Continue Reading »
Bullet Trains
Japanese bullet trains, known locally as Shinkansen, are among the fastest in the world and routinely reach speeds of close to 200mph (320 km/h), easily linking major cities throughout Japan with ... Continue Reading »
Nara Tours from Kyoto
Nara, situated 26 miles (42 kilometers) outside of Kyoto in Japan's Kansai region, was the country's first permanent capital city. It's easily accessible from Kyoto by either train or bus (trains ... Continue Reading »
Kyoto Tours from Tokyo
While the vast metropolis of Tokyo dazzles the visitor with modern marvels and only occasionally displays hints of its past, Kyoto – once the imperial capital of Japan – is far more forthcoming with ... Continue Reading »
Nara Tours from Osaka
Nara, located in Japan's Kansai (Southern) region, was the country's first permanent capital city, established in the year 710 AD. Nara is easily accessible from Osaka via either high-speed train or ... Continue Reading »
3 Days in Osaka: Suggested Itineraries
The Japanese province of Kansai has Kyoto as its temple goddess, but working-class Osaka adds the down-to-earth charm of a very modern Japanese city to the province's list of attractions. By day, the ... Continue Reading »
Kyoto Yuka Dining along the Kamo River
After enjoying the awesome Spring in 'Cherry Blossoms', in Kyoto the next famous sign of the season is already coming up on the riverside! 'Kamogawa Yuka', or a riverside balconies made of wood is ... Continue Reading »
April in Japan: Traditional Annual Events
The highlight in Japan in April has to be the visually stunning Takayama Festival (April 14-15) with its colorful, musical parade that features floats from the Edo Period. Read on for more ... Continue Reading »
April in Japan: Traditional Annual Events
The highlight in Japan in April has to be the visually stunning Takayama Festival (April 14-15) with its colorful, musical parade that features floats from the Edo Period. Read on for more ... Continue Reading »
Best Places in Central and Southern Japan to Experience Koyo
As the last of the summer heat begin to wane, Japan ’s foliage undergoes its dramatic seasonal transformation. Through late November, a carpet of color spreads from the northern island of ... Continue Reading »
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