In-depth guides, local insights, and practical tips from our team on the ground in Japan.
In this article: Introduction The Ghibli Museum is not a museum in the usual sense. There are no clear routes, no numbered...
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In this article: Introduction Snowboarding in Japan is a different sport from snowboarding on a hard-packed home hill. The snow is so...
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In this article: Introduction A round of golf in Japan is a full day out, not a quick eighteen. The pace is...
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In this article: Introduction Roughly three-quarters of Japan is mountainous, which means the walking here is exceptional and enormously varied. You can...
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In this article: Introduction Japan’s electrical setup is straightforward for most travelers and briefly confusing for a few. The sockets take flat...
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In this article: Introduction Skiers have a name for it: JAPOW. Japan’s powder is famously light and dry, it falls in astonishing...
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In this article: Introduction Harajuku confuses people who expect a single vibe. Step out of the station toward Takeshita Street and it...
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In this article: Introduction The mistake most visitors make with Tokyo shopping is treating it as one activity. The city rewards the...
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In this article: Introduction Japan’s consumption tax adds 10% to most goods (8% on food and some items), and foreign visitors have...
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