Kyoto is an awesome city in the heart of Japan and a must-visit for anyone curious about Japan’s history and style. Imagine Kyoto as the ancient boss capital for more than a thousand years. This city keeps all its past stories alive through its old-school streets, mega temples, and gorgeous gardens. Embarking on a day […]
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Not far from busy Tokyo, about 80 miles (128.75 km) to the north, there’s a botanical gem called Ashikaga Flower Park. It’s like a colorful painting made by nature. Going there is like entering a magical world filled with beautiful flowers and vibrant colors. Yet, the question is, is it worth making a day trip
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Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan is an absolute must-visit for any Nintendo fan. This one-of-a-kind theme park brings the world of Mario and other beloved Nintendo characters to life through immersive environments, interactive attractions, and an impressive selection of themed merchandise. You won’t find anything quite like it anywhere else! Nevertheless, Super Nintendo
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Traveling to Japan can be both exhilarating and, sometimes, logistics-heavy. One of the most important logistical questions that bother travelers is “Do hotels in Japan hold luggage?”. This is an essential question because travelers usually start sightseeing right after landing in Japan, and the hotels’ check-in time is usually in the afternoon, around 3 p.m.
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Since the worldwide semiconductor shortage, IC cards in Japan, like Suica and Pasmo, are getting very difficult to find, and sales were temporarily suspended from August 2023. Travelers who land at Kansai Airport, still have the possibility to buy an ICOCA card, which works like Suica and Pasmo, but it’s lesser known and therefore still
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Luggage delivery in Japan is becoming more and more popular, especially because it is really hard to move around Japan with lots of suitcases. At the end of your trip, with all the souvenirs you bought, you are likely to have one or two extra suitcases, so how do get all that to your last
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For travelers planning to visit Japan, coin lockers are highly recommended by everyone because they make travel easier. In the hustle and bustle of Japan, coin lockers are one of the best solutions for hands-free travel. It’s not a surprise that everyone wants to know everything about them before arriving in Japan, like “Are there
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These past few months, I saw people asking more and more questions about Suica and Pasmo, the famous IC cards used in Japan for transportation (and more). Before the worldwide chip shortage, there was no doubt about what card to buy, and most travelers got the Suica card which is the most common. But as
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I see lots of people in forums and social media groups confused about the Japan Rail Pass and the Suica card. I know there’s plenty of information on the internet about both, but I noticed that it wasn’t easy to find an article focusing on both subjects and comparing them to help someone who’s preparing
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A lot of people are concerned about what they should book in advance before their trip to Japan, and there’s a good reason for that. Indeed, some attractions can’t be visited without booking at least one month (sometimes maybe two months) in advance. Although you might get away at some places without booking beforehand, that’s
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