This is the Best Airline to Fly to Japan

August 15, 2018
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Depending on which criteria matter most to you, the best airline to Japan might not actually be a Japanese one.

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10 Tokyo Boutique Hotels Under $100

July 25, 2018
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Searching for where to stay in Tokyo can be a stressful affair, to say the least. You’ll have particular difficulty if you want a Tokyo hotel with a central location, great price, small number of rooms and stylish design—or will you? It might surprise you to find out, but many of the best cheap hotels […]

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Discover the History of Futuristic Tokyo

July 23, 2018
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Tokyo’s famous for how futuristic it is, but you can still step back into the city’s past.

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The Truth About Hokkaido in Summer

July 18, 2018
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Spoiler alert: Pack your umbrella.

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The Best Business Class to Japan

July 12, 2018
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The best airline to fly to Japan in business class (or otherwise) is usually a Japanese one, but there are some caveats.

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Hello Kitty’s Japan

July 9, 2018
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Would you go to Sanrio Puroland, or would you simply take a trip on the Hello Kitty Shinkansen and call it a day?

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Should You Visit Hiroshima or Nagasaki?

July 4, 2018
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If you’ve got the time, it’s best to visit Hiroshima and Nagasaki, but this post should make it easier to choose if you absolutely must pick one.

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Following Murakami Through Japan

June 27, 2018
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If the locations Murakami writes about in such an ethereal way are made of brick and stone, then the sorts of people he writes about must be real, too.

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Which Tokyo Airport is Right for You?

June 25, 2018
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Deciding whether to use Haneda Airport, which is smaller and closer to the city, or international-focused Narita Airport in Chiba prefecture, can be a complicated choice.

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Do People Speak English in Japan?

June 20, 2018
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Japanese people can by shy about speaking English even if their ability is good, which can put you in some tough spots.

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