Tips for travel to Japan
If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to walk straight into a Japanese myth from a thousand years ago, let me tell you about my day trip to Takachiho Gorge in Miyazaki, Japan. I enjoyed my last guided tour of Kumamoto so much that I went back for seconds and booked the Miyazaki tour of …
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I recently had the pleasure of joining a Get Your Guide guided tour of Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. This was my first guided tour after 6+ years of living in the country – so I thought I’d share my experience for anyone who’s considering booking one of these tours. As a 1-day tour to 3 …
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Love anime and want to walk through the streets your favorite characters have walked, or buy exclusive anime/manga goods exclusive to Japan? This article is for you! For anime fans, Tokyo, Japan is a mecca for buying elusive merchandise, visiting immersive stores and museums, and even real-life …
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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 …
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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 …
