Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Just like anywhere else in the world, you can spend an awful lot on food in Japan if you want to. But if you’re travelling on limited means, it’s actually very easy to eat on the cheap. Unlike most other countries, the Japanese hold their eating establishments […]
August 2015
Japan in summer: 8 ways to beat the heat
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Japan isn’t traditionally thought of as a “hot” country, but let me tell you – Japanese summers are flipping roasting. Unbelievably warm, in fact – and with an atmosphere so humid that you can almost swim in it. Now don’t get me wrong – summer is a […]
Japanese etiquette 101: Our top 10 tips [Updated]
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! What does it take to master Japanese etiquette? Japan has a reputation for being a land full of obscure customs and unwritten rules that can stump even the most seasoned traveller. This adds to its charm, as visiting gives you a chance to absorb a new way […]
5 Underrated Destinations In Rural Japan
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Japan has so much to offer that it is easy to just hit the highlights and come away with an amazing experience. And the tourist hotspots have so much to offer that you certainly wouldn’t leave feeling disappointed. Japan’s so-called “Golden Route” has everything from traditional temples to […]
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Time to start collecting!
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! If you’re hoping to find a unique souvenir to buy in Japan, look no further! A temple stamp book is a great way to remember your trip. It’s pretty much impossible to have a holiday in Japan without stumbling into a Buddhist temple at some point during […]
Sweet Memories – “Sofuto Kuriimu”
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! As I write this, it is 37°C (98.6°F) outside, a negligibly cooler 35°C (95°F) within my apartment, and humidity hovering at about 60%. Welcome to Summer in Japan. But in keeping with the spirit of “mind over mater,” let us think cool thoughts: cool places, cool people, […]
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! As I write this, it is 37°C (98.6°F) outside, a negligibly cooler 35°C (95°F) within my apartment, and humidity hovering at about 60%. Welcome to Summer in Japan. But in keeping with the spirit of “mind over mater,” let us think cool thoughts: cool places, cool people, […]