When you’re planning your trip to Japan, you might have a hard time knowing what to visit first and there are so many things to visit that you start asking yourself if you will have the time to see everything. The answer is no, there will be never enough days… Read More »Is Nara Worth Visiting?
When traveling to Japan, you will inevitably be confronted to chopsticks and if you were never tempted to try them on your country, you can have a little trouble using chopsticks for the first time. There are mainly two things to keep in mind regarding chopsticks: how to hold them… Read More »How to Use Chopsticks in Japan?
When travelling to Japan with babies or toddlers for the first-time, all the parents will eventually ask themselves if they need to take a stroller. Preparing this huge trip to Japan can be a little stressful, and you want to make sure you have everything you’ll need. I understand you.… Read More »Should I Take a Stroller to Japan?
If you forgot to buy the Japan Rail Pass with all the excitement of the trip, don’t worry, you’re not alone and that happens all the time. Or maybe came across an article that explained how useful it is and you decided that the Japan Rail Pass was worth it… Read More »How Late Can I Buy a Japan Rail Pass?
If you’re a vaper planning on traveling to Japan, there are a few things that you should know. Depending on the country you live right now, you might be used to some rules applied in Japan or not. And indeed, Japan has some differences regarding vaping when compared to other… Read More »Can I Bring Vape to Japan?
In Japan, there’s a consumption tax of 10% (since October 2019), or 8% for some items, that can be exempted under certain conditions. This can be a great deal for tourists that are leaving Japan in less than 6 months after their arrival. Everything is so different in Japan that… Read More »Can I Open Tax Free Items in Japan? A Quick And Helpful Guide
One of the most asked questions when preparing a trip to Japan concerns what should you pack for Japan. I’ve seen lots of good answers, but I noticed that most of the time there was something missing: the travel adapters. Of course, not all tourists will need one because Japanese… Read More »Do I Need an Adapter in Japan? All That You Need to Know
For those of you who are fans of horror movies like The Forest, you might want to visit one of the most famous Japanese forests: the Aokigahara Forest (青木ヶ原) also called the Sea of Trees (樹海). The Aokigahara forest is located at the base of Mount Fuji, but it’s not… Read More »How to get to Aokigahara Forest from Tokyo?
Japan is well-known for its major natural disasters, like the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011 that resulted in a huge tsunami creating terrible consequences. When you experience the power of nature and what it can do, no wonder that the Japanese decided to power up their tsunami warning system… Read More »Tsunami Warning System in Japan: A Quick and Helpful Guide
When traveling to Japan, you might feel a little surprised with all the differences between the Japanese society and your own. Once you land, you will have the feeling of being in another world and it’s perfectly normal. The best thing about traveling to japan is having the opportunity to… Read More »Japanese Etiquette: 27 Useful Tips for First-Time Travelers
