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October 17, 2025 ·
I’m a huge bookworm - as the many overflowing bookshelves in my house can attest to - and I love...
September 14, 2025 ·
One of my favorite things to do in Japan is to wander through a traditional landscape garden....
September 9, 2025 ·
Taking the train is generally the quickest and easiest way to get between cities in Japan. In...
August 26, 2025 ·
Hakone (pronounced Hah-cone-ay) is a rural town close to Mt Fuji with natural hot springs, or...
August 7, 2025 ·
What is Obon? The Obon Holiday, celebrated Auguest 13-15 in most regions of Japan, is a...
August 5, 2025 ·
While many highlight reels of Japan focus only on shopping, eating, and temple-hopping, Japan is...
July 14, 2025 ·
Kyoto is one of the most famous places in Japan to visit. With over 2,000 temples and shrines,...
June 28, 2025 ·
After a busy day of sightseeing, you return to your accommodation. You step inside and leave the...
June 1, 2025 ·
If you tell a Japanese person that you are going to Saga Prefecture, their response will probably...
May 16, 2025 ·
Less than 2 hours from central Tokyo is a well-preserved Edo-era canal town. Sawara is a serene...
April 20, 2025 ·
Is Japan really that crowded? In the last few years, we've seen such a huge increase in travel...
April 13, 2025 ·
The city of Tokyo is made up of 23 wards, is home to over 14 million people, and has over 300km...
March 29, 2025 ·
Matsuyama is the largest city on the island of Shikoku, about 90 minutes by ferry and local train...
March 22, 2025 ·
Japan’s public transportation system is very efficient, clean, and safe. Using public transport...
March 14, 2025 ·
As an American who was used to driving everywhere, public transportation in Japan really boggled...
March 8, 2025 ·
Cherry blossom season is upon us! Arguably the most beautiful time of year in Japan, and also...
February 12, 2025 ·
Today's blog post was written by the lovely Tamar Miller from Italy Awaits Travel. For more...
January 3, 2025 ·
One of the questions I get asked most often is ‘When is the best time to travel to Japan?’ Since...
December 31, 2024 ·
History of Tea Ceremony Sa-do, or the way of tea, has been practiced in Japan for more than 500...
August 30, 2024 ·
If you’re interested in modern art, Japan has some amazing museums you shouldn’t miss! teamLab ...
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