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View AllIf you have dreamed of a trip to Japan or even if you have already been and are still dreaming of that trip, our Japan travel articles are for you. From places & cities to visit to the sights and sounds to experiences, to detailed experiences, we’ll share with you reasons to visit and keep visiting Japan.
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14-Day Japan Itinerary (Part 1): Tokyo and Hakone
There’s a subtle art to moving through Japan: part choreography, part improvisation. What if your bags weren’t part of the performance at all?...
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Ryokan 101: What to Know Before You Book
Soft futons, hushed footsteps, and the quiet care of strangers—an invitation to experience Japan not as a tourist, but as someone gently expected....
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Visiting Japan in May: Golden Week, Cherry Blossoms, and More!
Clear skies, fewer crowds, and a calendar packed with colour—May in Japan is a season of subtle beauty and unexpected ease for curious travellers....
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The Ryokan Collection: Curating Japan’s Finest Inns
Choosing the right ryokan can transform your Japan trip. Explore how The Ryokan Collection curates unforgettable stays blending luxury, culture, and c...
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What Japan-Bound Travellers Should Know About Flight Cancellations
Planning your Japan trip? Discover how to stay one step ahead of flight cancellations and protect your adventure with smart strategies....
Latest Food
View AllAs we hear sounds of "Oishii" from Japanese izakayas, our stomachs growl for some of that famed Washoku (Japanese cuisine), crispy Karaage, perfectly cooked teriyaki bento boxes, and comforting Ramen. As big foodies, we investigate the how, when, and what Japan eats.
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Why Are Obesity Rates in Japan So Low? Cultural and Dietary Insights
What hidden habits and smart public policies keep Japan’s obesity rates remarkably low? Discover the real story behind one of the world’s healthiest n...
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Starbucks in Japan Isn’t Like Anywhere Else — Here’s Why
Think you know Starbucks? Japan turned the global giant into something unrecognizable—refined, ritualistic, and rooted in cultural precision....
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Pizza In Japan: The Heart of Naples in Nippon
Having a Pizza in Japan is not unusual and something to include on your travel checklist. Get to know a slice of Japan...
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Did You Know? Foods You’d Never Expect to See Everywhere in Japan
Japan’s everyday eats might surprise you. From fluffy pancakes to German cakes, explore the global dishes hiding in plain sight across the country....
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Tasting Sakura-Flavored Food and Where to Find Them
Every spring, Japan transforms into a breathtaking canvas of pink and white as Sakura trees burst into bloom. But the...
Latest Lifestyle
View AllAs culture links with Japan’s historical foundations, the Japanese way of life never ceases to amaze. Japanese thinking, beliefs, and dedicated traditions appeal to those seeking paths of self-improvement and clarity by developing their own meaning for "Ikigai."
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Top 12 Rooftop Gardens in Japan for Sakura Season
Cherry blossoms from above? These elevated oases offer a new way to experience spring in Japan—unexpected, tranquil, and just a little off the map....
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Fun Facts About Japan We Learned Reading Abroad in Japan
Polite silence, teacher titles, plastic paradoxes—Japan refracts through a British lens in 10 oddly specific, oddly familiar cultural moments....
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From Seed to Sakura: How to Grow Cherry Blossoms
There’s something unfolding in stillness—beneath the surface, beyond the seasons. Not everything that blooms is in a hurry to be seen....
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How Kyoto Avoided The Nuclear Bombs
Kyoto was a high priority nuclear bomb target, even higher than Hiroshima or Nagasaki. What happened? Why was there no Kyoto Bombing? ...
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Ume Blossoms vs. Sakura Blossoms – Which Is Better?
One blooms in quiet corners before spring begins, the other draws crowds in a flurry of pink. Here’s what sets Japan’s most iconic flowers apart....
Latest Creativity
View AllJapanese artists and designers are among the most dedicated in the world, as seen by their outstanding achievements in modern architecture, art, design, and Shodō, to name a few. Our content explores some of Japan’s most cherished trades, including unique elements of the Japanese lifestyle and beliefs.
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Saburo Teshigawara & Rihoko Sato: Redefining Dance
Saburo Teshigawara's Waltz performance is sure to be a haunting and memorable experience for fans of Japanese dance. Get your tickets now....
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Jim Rion on Translating Uketsu’s Strange Pictures
Jim Rion shares his experience translating Uketsu’s Strange Pictures, discussing its dark themes, complex storytelling, and unique challenges....
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David Bowie’s Japan: Partner and Muse
In honor of David Bowie's legacy, we explore his relationship with Japan. A fascinating tale expanding music, fashion, film and more....
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Essential Japanese Avant-Garde Art Books of the 60s & 70s
Explore Japan's avant-garde movement through 3 iconic books of art and photography from the 60s and 70s that shaped creative innovation....
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Murder At Mt. Fuji by Shizuko Natsuki: At the foot of Japan’s grand classic
Explore Shizuko Natsuki's gripping 1982 crime novel, The Tragedy of W, tackling family, patriarchy, and morality in Japan’s Shōwa era....
