Culture 4 Shrines to Visit in the Year of the Snake Kim Bergström In Japan, the zodiac animal of the year plays a significant role in shaping cultural practices and traditions, including visits..
Transportation Let’s Taxi App “GO” — Navigating With Japan’s Most ... Featured With the largest coverage area across 46 of 47 prefectures, the “GO App” provides you with a reliable way to get where you nee..
Planning Guide to Golden Week Veronica Carnevale Golden Week refers to a roughly week-long period centered around four national holidays. This holiday break generally starts at..
Planning Currency Conversion, Exchange Rates and ATMs in Japan Tom Roseveare The Japanese landscape for payments has transformed in the last decade to keep pace with the revolution in digital and contactless..
Transportation Seishun 18 Kippu: Japan's Cheap Nationwide Train Ti... Veronica Carnevale The Seishun 18 Kippu (Seishun Juhachi Kippu), which translates roughly to Youthful 18 Ticket, offers five days of unlimited nationwide..
Activities 5 Springtime Flowers Other Than Sakura in Japan Kim Bergström While cherry blossoms may be the most famous flower associated with spring in Japan, there are many other beautiful blooms that..
Culture 7 Scenic Lighthouses in Japan Kim Bergström As an island nation, Japan has a significant coastline – and the varied topography including rugged cliffs, intricate bays, an..
