My first lesson about planning your first trip to Japan: Don’t count on it being the last.
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Cherry Blossoms Aren’t the Only Japanese Flowers
You can enjoy seasonal flowers in Japan, even if you don’t visit during sakura season.
Continue ReadingThe Low-Key Best Month to Visit Japan
There are almost no downsides to visiting Japan in May.
Continue ReadingDoes Tokyo Have Snow?
The weather in Tokyo isn’t what you probably think it is.
Continue ReadingThe Truth About Koyasan Temple Stays
Let’s just say that the monk who mans the check-in counter at Hongaku-in temple was not pleased when Suguru and I arrived after sunset.
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It’s more than just sculptures!
Continue ReadingMake 2023 the Year You Visit Japan
There’s no good reason not to visit Japan in 2023.
Continue ReadingWhere Should You Stay in Tokyo?
If you’re asking the question “where should I stay in Tokyo?”, you’re not alone.
Continue ReadingThe Secret to Traveling With Luggage in Japan
The question of how to travel with luggage in Japan really stresses people out.
Continue ReadingUsing Miles and Points for Flights to Japan
Are tickets to Japan cheap or expensive?
Continue ReadingWhere Should I Stay in Kyoto?
Here’s what to know before you book your Kyoto hotel.
Continue ReadingIs Japan a Racist Country?
The answer is as complicated as the question is simple.
Continue ReadingThe Secret to Getting Around Tokyo
There is a method to the madness of Tokyo’s transport networks.
Continue ReadingHow Long Should You Spend in Japan?
Regardless of how many days in Japan you’re able to spend, you probably need more than you’re expecting.
Continue ReadingIs Living in Japan a Good Idea?
Living in Japan isn’t for everyone, but it could be for you.
Continue ReadingPlan Your 2023 Japan Trip Today
It’s not too early to start planning travel to Japan in 2023.
Continue ReadingEnjoy the Japanese Autumn Post-Pandemic
If you’re thinking of seeing autumn colors in Japan, fall 2022 will be your earliest opportunity
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.
Continue ReadingPlan Your Trip to Japan in 2022
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?
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