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Legal Drinking Age in Japan

Drinking Age in Japan

The legal drinking age in Japan has been a hot topic since the…
February 24, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
The Wise Card

Wise Debit Card for Travel

The Wise Debit Card is linked to a multi-currency account that…
February 16, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
Maiko About to Play Games - The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House

The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House

Set in Gion, Kyoto's geisha quarters, The Makanai: Cooking for…
February 12, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
Namahage Sedo Festival

Namahage Sedo Festival in Akita

The Namahage Sedo Festival is one of the Michinoku Five Great…
February 4, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
Responsible Travel in Japan

Tips for Responsible Travel in Japan

Today we are answering the question, “What are tips for responsible…
January 28, 2023/by Becki Benedict
Hiroshima Cherry Blossoms - Cherry Blossom Forecast 2023

Cherry Blossom Forecast 2023

The first Cherry Blossom Forecast 2023 has been released! This…
January 27, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
Pontocho Alley in Kyoto

Pontocho Alley in Kyoto

Pontocho Alley is a narrow stone-paved alley in Kyoto that runs…
January 22, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
Japan Winter Travel: Snow Covered Kinkakuji

Japan Winter Travel Checklist

While Japan winter travel offers some beautiful scenes of snowcapped…
January 14, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
Ghibli Museum

Ghibli Park Grand Warehouse

The Ghibli Park Grand Warehouse is located in Nagoya, Japan.…
January 7, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
Santa Claus Japanese Style

Christmas in Japan

Christmas is a holiday that is celebrated almost worldwide, and…
December 22, 2022/by Shawn Weldon
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto, Japan

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto

The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is a picturesque, iconic sight in…
December 21, 2022/by Becki Benedict
Japan Travel Power Adapter

Do I Need a Japan Travel Power Adapter?

Although talking about having a Japan travel power adapter is…
December 2, 2022/by Shawn Weldon
Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto

Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site founded…
November 26, 2022/by Becki Benedict
Fushimi Inari Taisha

Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto

Fushimi Inari Taisha is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, founded…
November 21, 2022/by Becki Benedict
Hyperdia Alternatives for a Japan Train Travel App

5 Hyperdia Alternatives for a Japan Train Travel App

To everyone’s surprise, Hyperdia discontinued its timetable…
November 11, 2022/by Becki Benedict

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