Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Ask almost anybody at InsideJapan Tours what is their favourite thing about Japan, and they will probably list the people, the food, and the onsen. Heck, ask any Japanese person what is their favourite thing about Japan and they’ll most likely say the same. And yet for such a well-loved pastime, onsen are also probably […]
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Five great ways to celebrate 2015: The Year of the Sheep
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! According to the Chinese zodiac (which is still used extensively in Japan), 2015 is the year of the sheep (or occasionally goat, depending on who you ask). That’s “Hitsujidoshi” 未年 in Japanese. So how best to pay homage to this duodecennial event? Below are a few sheepish suggestions […]
Wi-Fi in Japan?
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Japan is a leader in world tecnology. Everyone knows about the Bullet Train, hi-tech toilets, interesting gadgets and Japan also has super fast internet speeds as pretty much standard. However, this hi-tech country has not been quite as forward thinking in terms of its Wi-fi services with […]
5 things you didn’t know about Japan
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! 1. Japan has over 6,000 islands Japan is made up of a whopping 6,852 islands, each with its own distinctive character. The largest, Honshu, is roughly the size of Minnesota, and it’s where you’ll find Tokyo and Kyoto. Next-biggest is northerly Hokkaido, known for its excellent skiing […]
A Guide to Staying Connected in Japan
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! In today’s wired world a question that we get asked frequently is, “will we be able to access the Internet during our vacation”. Whether it be for work, play or a bit of both, being connected on a daily basis is of utmost importance to many. Most […]
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! In today’s wired world a question that we get asked frequently is, “will we be able to access the Internet during our vacation”. Whether it be for work, play or a bit of both, being connected on a daily basis is of utmost importance to many. Most […]