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2025年4月20日 · travel,sustainable travel,over-tourism
Is Japan really that crowded? In the last few years, we've seen such a huge increase in travel...
2025年4月13日 · Tokyo,hotels
The city of Tokyo is made up of 23 wards, is home to over 14 million people, and has over 300km...
2025年3月29日 · Matsuyama,Shikoku,travel,castle,onsen
Matsuyama is the largest city on the island of Shikoku, about 90 minutes by ferry and local train...
2025年3月22日 · public transportation,train travel,travel,subway
Japan’s public transportation system is very efficient, clean, and safe. Using public transport...
2025年3月14日 · shinkansen,train travel,travel,kids,luggage
As an American who was used to driving everywhere, public transportation in Japan really boggled...
2025年3月8日 · sakura,cherry blossoms,culture
Cherry blossom season is upon us! Arguably the most beautiful time of year in Japan, and also...
2025年2月12日 · jetlag,travel,flights
Today's blog post was written by the lovely Tamar Miller from Italy Awaits Travel. For more...
2025年1月3日 · Tokyo,Kyoto,travel,train travel
One of the questions I get asked most often is ‘When is the best time to travel to Japan?’ Since...
2024年12月31日 · tea ceremony,Kyoto,Tokyo
History of Tea Ceremony Sa-do, or the way of tea, has been practiced in Japan for more than 500...
2024年8月30日 · art,teamlab,naoshima,architecture
If you’re interested in modern art, Japan has some amazing museums you shouldn’t miss! teamLab ...
2024年8月27日 · train travel,luggage
Most Japan trips rely heavily on public transportation, and for good reason! Japan is famous for...
2024年8月18日 · hotels,pool,family travel,hot springs
In Japan, there are some differences in hotel room size and setup that I talk my clients through...
2024年8月11日 · travel,baby,toddler,kids
As a travel professional and mom of 2 who travels solo with her kiddos a lot (my 5 year old has...
2024年4月16日 · onsen,hot springs,sauna
One of my favorite things to do in Japan is to soak in the hot springs, or onsen. For me, nothing...
2024年4月7日 · sightseeing,packing
What do you need to carry with you for a day of sightseeing in Japan? 1. A washcloth: In...
2024年2月7日 · train travel,shinkansen
With prices for the popular Japan Rail pass increasing in October 2023, a question I often get is...
2024年2月1日 · history,japanese festivals,setsubun
A holiday which markes the end of winter according to the Japanese lunar calendar, Setsubun...
2024年1月24日 · fukuoka,food,ramen,sushi,yakitori
Located on the northern tip of Japan's southernmost main island, Kyushu, Fukuoka isn't on most...
2024年1月19日 · culture,sustainable travel,slow travel
While it can be hard to embrace slow travel when you only have a week or 2 of vacation, there are...
2024年1月13日 · Tokyo,japanese garden,matcha
While Tokyo has dozens of beautiful parks, I always love coming back to Hamarikyu Gardens. Built...
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