Articles about Japan Travel

Kevin Henrique · Jul 15, 2026

Mount Takao: temple, trails and a Tokyo day trip

A mountain day from Tokyo where forest paths lead past temple gates, tengu figures and views that depend on the weather.

Kevin Henrique · Jul 01, 2026

Seichi Junrei: how anime tourism works in Japan

From shrines in Saitama to seaside towns in Shizuoka, anime pilgrimage has become a real way to travel across Japan.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2025

TOH: Tokyo’s Silent ‘Stealing’ Event Explained

A guide to the rule-bound Tokyo pop-up where silence, timing, and careful movement determined what participants could take home.

Kevin Henrique · Jul 09, 2024

5 Must-Visit Places for Your First Trip to Japan

Five places that give a strong first impression of Japan.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Free Volunteer Tour Guides in Japan: How to Find One

A practical way to find volunteer guides in Japan, understand the usual expenses, and make a thoughtful request.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Drinking in Japan: Rules, Etiquette and Useful Tips

A practical guide to Japanese drinking etiquette, izakaya customs, and the small rules that help you avoid awkward mistakes.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

11 Islands of Japan to Travel and Explore

A volcano inside a volcano, an island of rabbits, a battleship of concrete — eleven Japanese islands that reward the extra ferry.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

SkyCycle in Japan: Pedaling High Above Washuzan Highland

A pedal-powered rail bike high above Brazilian Park Washuzan Highland — slow speed, open air, and the Seto Inland Sea below.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Is it necessary to know Japanese to travel to Japan?

You can enjoy Japan without fluency—here is what really helps on the ground.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

How much does it cost to travel to Japan?

Yen-first daily costs, visa reality for short stays, and a thrifty traveler's breakdown of flights, food, hostels, and trains.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

What is the best time to visit Japan?

Spring sakura, autumn leaves, humid summers, snowy winters—and the holidays that pack the trains.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

List of Airports in Japan with IATA and ICAO Codes

IATA and ICAO codes for major hubs, regional airports, Japanese airlines, and selected military fields.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Why don't the Japanese accept tips?

Why tips get refused in Japan—and how to show thanks without awkward cash on the table

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Yamanote Line Tokyo: Loop, Stations and Riding Tips

JR East’s green loop through Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ikebukuro, Ueno and Tokyo Station

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Japanese Food Samples: Plastic Menus Outside Restaurants

How Japan’s window menus became a craft of wax, resin, and hand-painted detail

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Japan Immigration Questions: Answers and Useful Japanese Phrases

Japanese phrases and practical tips for passport control in Japan

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

What Time Is It in Japan? JST, Time Zones, and the 25-Hour Clock

One nationwide zone, no DST, and schedules that sometimes keep going past 24:00.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Aokigahara Forest in Japan: Jukai, Myths, and the Sea of Trees

The dense forest on Fuji’s lava fields is more than its darkest nickname — caves, quiet trails, legends, and hard facts side by...

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Shinagawa Aquarium Tokyo: Tunnel, Shows, Hours, and Access

A calmer Tokyo aquarium in Shinagawa Kumin Park — tunnel tank, shows, and practical access tips

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

8 Best Bungee Jumping Places in Japan

Eight bridge bungy drops across Japan, from a 30-meter Kansai start to Gifu’s 215-meter free fall.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

How do parking lots work in Japan?

From the ground plate at a coin lot to the vertical parking tower — a practical overview for driving in Japan.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

14 Thematic Trains that you can only find in Japan

Character wraps, winter kotatsu cars, dual-mode vehicles, and luxury cruise trains that turn ordinary Japanese rail trips into...

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Tsunoshima Island and Ohashi Bridge: Yamaguchi's Cobalt Coast

Horn Island’s free bridge, stone lighthouse, and Sea of Japan beaches—how to enjoy Tsunoshima without rushing the view.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Japan Airport Immigration: Visit Japan Web, Customs, and Useful Phrases

From Visit Japan Web QR codes to fingerprints, customs, and airport Japanese — a clear path for first arrival.