Hiking in Japan: Sacred Kumano Kodo, Alpine Trails, and Mountain Hut Rules
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 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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In this article: Introduction A good ryokan gives you a memorable night. A great one gives you a stay you plan a...
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In this article: Introduction A capsule hotel sounds cramped until you spend a night in a good one. The modern versions are...
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In this article: Introduction A ryokan is not simply a traditional hotel. It is a place built around omotenashi — a form...
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