Articles about Japan Travel

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

Avoid these common mistakes when choosing an eSIM from Japan

Seven avoidable mistakes that can save your Japan trip from a connectivity nightmare.

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

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, 2016

Arashiyama - Bamboo Forest and Monkey Mountain

Bamboo grove, monkey mountain and centuries-old temples in western Kyoto.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

How to Take a Taxi in Japan

A simple guide for taxi rides in Japan.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Okunoshima - The famous Rabbit Island

Hundreds of wild rabbits, a poison gas past, and a small island that was wiped off Allied maps during the war.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Tokyo neighborhoods guide: 23 wards and the best areas to visit

A practical guide to Tokyo’s 23 special wards and the districts travelers actually visit.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Osaka Amazing Pass: Prices, Tips and Is It Worth It?

A practical guide to the Osaka Amazing Pass, with current prices, QR rules, route ideas and honest advice on when it really saves...

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Beppu travel guide: onsen, hells, safari and what to do

Planning a trip to Beppu? See what makes this Kyushu hot spring city special, from the hells and historic baths to sand baths,...

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea: Which Park Should You Choose?

A practical guide to the differences between Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, from access and atmosphere to who each park...

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Japanese Directions: Cardinal Points, Location Words, and Useful Phrases

A practical guide to cardinal directions, map vocabulary, and everyday phrases for asking or giving directions in Japanese.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Japanese Hotel Phrases for Travelers: Check-In, Requests, and Vocabulary

A practical guide to Japanese hotel phrases for check-in, room requests, and check-out during a stay in Japan.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Airbnb in Japan: Is It Worth It or Is a Hotel Better?

A practical guide to choosing between Airbnb and hotels in Japan based on budget, location, space, and convenience.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Do Japanese People Speak English? What It's Like in Japan

A practical look at why English ability in Japan feels uneven, and what travelers can realistically expect.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

What Is Kaiseki? Japan's Seasonal Multi-Course Dining

A clear guide to the origins, structure, etiquette, and modern dining experience behind Japan's most refined multi-course meal.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2014

The best places to see Mount Fuji

From the Chureito Pagoda and the Fuji Five Lakes to Tokyo's skyline — the most rewarding viewpoints around Fuji-san