A few days ago, a friend of mine, who’s traveling to Japan in October, asked me what were some of the most beautiful landmarks in Japan he could contemplate and take really good pictures of. I immediately started searching in the files of my previous trips, and I came up with a few on this […]

If you’re preparing for your trip to Japan or you’re just curious about the country, you must know that Japan is one of those places where you’ll always be able to find something amazing to see at any time of the year. Some regions are best known for their winter, others for their summer, but

Bathing in a Japanese onsen (hot spring) is a unique experience, but for tourists, it can quickly turn into a nightmare if you don’t know the rules. And believe me, there are lots of things you should know before going to an onsen. Knowing the full onsen etiquette will save you lots of problems and

The other day, a friend of mine told me about her visit to Nara Park which is known for the roaming deer, and after that, I was wondering what other parks existed in Japan and what awesome animals you can see during your visit. Japan has many zoos, especially in the main cities. Being a

As Japan is located in the Ring of Fire, I was wondering how many volcanoes does Japan have and, most importantly, how many are active. Volcanoes are true wonders of nature and a lot of them can be visited in Japan or in the surrounding islands, but what I didn’t know was that people could

I was compiling all the information and pictures I had of the Japanese gardens when I decided to make this list of 19 gardens you don’t want to miss. These gardens are extremely beautiful and very close to the cities you will probably visit in Japan. From Suizenji Park in Kumamoto to Kokyo Gaien, Kyosumi

Jet lag is the big bad J word that can ruin a great part of your holidays. We all know that jet lag gets us sleepy and all that, but what do you know about the other symptoms and the things that can impact jet lag, making it worse? Or, on the other hand, what

We all know that Japan is not the country next door, but few of us know the distance between the United States and Japan and even less the average flight time to Tokyo. When you’re preparing your travel to Japan, this is definitely some information you want to know. You don’t prepare yourself for a

The big day is coming. You’re going to travel to another country, in this case, Japan, and you start thinking of all the things you need to get ready. After getting your flight tickets and all your papers ready, you start thinking about the devices you’ll be carrying with you, and then what happens? The

Whether you travel alone, with friends or family, you ask yourself almost every time, “Is this place safe?”. This question makes even more sense when you’re traveling to another continent and a country like Japan. Let’s see what dangers people fear when planning their trip to Japan. So, is Japan a safe country for tourists?