In-depth guides, local insights, and practical tips from our team on the ground in Japan.
In this article: Introduction Tokyo has more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other city on earth. That fact gets quoted often, but it...
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In this article: Introduction Japan is not cheap. But it’s also not expensive in the way that reputation suggests. The misalignment between...
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In this article: Introduction Tokyo’s violent crime rate is extraordinarily low by the standards of any major city. Muggings are rare to...
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In this article: Introduction Sakura season in Japan is real, and the photographs are accurate. The specific combination of Japanese flowering cherry...
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In this article: Introduction Gion has a problem that success creates. The district — Kyoto’s historic entertainment and geisha quarter — is...
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In this article: Introduction The Tokyo–Kyoto–Osaka corridor delivers everything Japan is famous for. But it’s a curated version — polished, efficient, and...
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In this article: When is the overall best time to visit Japan? Japan month-by-month: weather, temperature, and highlights Finding your best time...
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In this article: Quick-start guide: Japanese pronunciation tips Everyday greetings and polite expressions Essential dining and drinking phrases Shopping phrases for retail...
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In this article: What is a Suica card and why do you need one? How and where to buy a physical Suica...
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