Tips for travel to Japan
Hiroshima was told that no flowers or plant life would grow for 70 years after it was bombed. Imagine that— 70 long years of ash and sand in a burnt, barren wasteland. If you’ve never visited Hiroshima, Japan, I encourage you to cross it off your bucket list sooner rather than later; as a …
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When visiting Tokyo, it's easy to get swept up in the bright lights, high-speed trains, and Michelin star sushi restaurants. But in the quieter corners of this bustling metropolis lies a unique cultural experience that has captured the hearts of tourists: animal cafes. Whether you're a Shiba Inu …
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With the 2025 Expo on the horizon, Osaka, Japan, is a tourist destination that's more attractive than ever. If you’re traveling to Osaka for the first time and trying to maximize the value for your time there, check out this 2-day itinerary for the best sights and local eats for …
Expo 2025 Osaka marks the 36th World Expositional Fair, a tradition started with the Great Exhibition in Britain in 1851. Expo 2025 Osaka is set to be one of the most exciting global events of the decade! As the 36th World Expo, this six-month extravaganza will take place from April 13 to October …
A Link to the Past in Today’s Modern World. Unique to Japan is a fascinating profession known as geisha, literally “art person.” This occupation first appeared in the mid-1200s and is still practiced today. Geisha are cultured intellectuals with extensive schooling in the arts and entertainment. …
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So you want to see the cherry blossoms in Japan. Seeing sakura bloom in Japan is a pretty common bucket list item—but how to time it? What to bring? Where best to view the flowers that only bloom for 5-7 short days out of the year? No worries; Japan Tip Trips has got you covered with this …
