Regardless of how many days in Japan you’re able to spend, you probably need more than you’re expecting.
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Is Living in Japan a Good Idea?
Living in Japan isn’t for everyone, but it could be for you.
Continue ReadingDon’t Do These Things When You Visit Japan
It isn’t especially shocking that there are many illegal things in Japan
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My first lesson about planning your first trip to Japan: Don’t count on it being the last.
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The Japan e-visa was supposed to have launched in April 2020, just before the Tokyo Olympics.
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The road from legalization to construction is a winding one.
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It’s not too early to start planning travel to Japan in 2023.
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Accommodation in Japan is just as unique as the country’s array of destinations and experiences.
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If you’re thinking of seeing autumn colors in Japan, fall 2022 will be your earliest opportunity
Continue ReadingMaximize the Fun on Your Next Trip to Japan
The topic of entertainment in Japan is as diverse as the country itself.
Continue ReadingA Way Around Japan’s Cash-Only Culture
For many years, it wasn’t possible to use Pasmo Apple Pay on your iPhone unless you had purchased it in Japan.
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In 2022, a trip to Japan will be a better idea than ever before.
Continue ReadingWhat Can You Win When You Play Pachinko?
What, precisely, can a good pachinko game (or a dozen of them) earn you, and is it worth the trouble of learning how to play?
Continue ReadingWhat to Watch at the Tokyo Olympics
The Tokyo Olympics will present the same alluring blend of past, present and future that the best trips to Japan do.
Continue ReadingShould You Visit Japan in July?
If you’ve never considered a visit to Japan in July, 2021 might be the year that changes your mind.
Continue ReadingA Guide to Retail Therapy in Japan
The topic of what to buy in Japan can be nebulous.
Continue ReadingThe Secret to Getting Yen in Japan
Without a pocket full of yen in this surprisingly cash-centric country, you simply won’t get very far.
Continue ReadingIs Okinawa Worth Visiting?
This might seem like a strange question, I concede.
Continue ReadingRead This Before Your Maiden Voyage to Japan
The advice I’m about to give you is priceless!
Continue ReadingWhat to Know About Japan’s Virtual Sports Industry
Virtual sports in Japan are on the cusp of becoming the next big thing.
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