It wasn’t that long ago that cash in Japan was your only real option for buying anything. If you visited Japan ten years ago without exchanging to yen, you were going to have a very difficult holiday. Things look a lot different today, but don’t let the high-tech facade fool you into leaving your cash at home.
You probably already know that eating out in Japan offers some of the best culinary experiences in the world. But what you may not realize is that the dining experience in Japan is slightly different from what you’re used to back home.
The Japan table charge is something that’s very common at izakaya all over Japan, and it often surprises first-time visitors. Read more
Eating food on the Shinkansen is a traditional and very enjoyable experience while traveling Japan. However, you need to plan ahead. Read more
Recently, there’s been some confusion about when sharing food in Japan is acceptable. There are some types of restaurants where this is okay, but others where each person must order his or her own meal. Read more
Japanese Shochu is a traditional distilled spirit that has a rich and fascinating history. It’s been around for about 500 years getting its start in southern Japan with mixing traditional sake brewing and distilling methods. Read more
Japanese sake is a rice-based alcoholic drink made through fermentation and filtration. It uses rice koji, a fungus grown on rice, for fermentation.
Brewers all over Japan have been making sake for over 1,000 years. Japan has around 1,500 sake makers crafting unique regional varieties, with their own distinct flavor profiles. Read more
Go beyond the ordinary with Nagomi Visit, a wonderful cultural exchange program that offers an authentic immersion into the daily life of Japanese families. Read more
As soon as you arrive in Japan, you’ll immediately notice clean streets and the absence of trash cans. As visitors to the country, we all need to know what to do with garbage in Japan. Read more
Bringing medication to Japan can be dangerous, as even some common prescription and over-the-counter drugs are illegal. Read more
Becki and Shawn
Japan Travel Specialists
Hi, we’re Becki and Shawn! We love Japan and are truly passionate about Japan and Japan travel.
We’ve lived, worked, and traveled in Japan for 20+ years, so we know where to go, what to see, and how to get there. Join us in Japan for an adventure of a lifetime!
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