Japan is a country with strict rules regarding medicine, even when we’re talking about over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. There are several medicines that are allowed in the United States, and in other countries in the world, that are not allowed in Japan. This can be a huge issue for tourists who usually take some common medicines […]

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 to be better prepared in

Every year millions of people travel to Japan during Spring and especially during April and May. These are the perfect months to visit Japan, but there’s a small week between April and May that can change significantly your experience: the famous Golden Week. And every year people ask questions about it because they already booked

As a general rule of thumb, most people avoid traveling during winter. And yet, this can be a great season to visit Japan, if you know the right places to visit and the best things to do. If you’re not one of those people who only travel during the hot summer days, you will have

When traveling to Japan, you might feel a little surprised with all the differences between 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 see a whole different country with

If it is your first time in Japan, you are probably asking yourself if it’s going to be difficult to travel to Japan without knowing the Japanese language. This is a good question because you are traveling to a different country with an entirely different culture and a language that has nothing in common with

It is impossible to talk about Japan without mentioning the amazing castles of ancient times. These are memories of the past that still live today and allow us to see Japan from a different angle. For those who want to see more than the modernity of Tokyo, creating a castle itinerary might be a great

If you are like most people, you probably remember your last travel and the trouble you got into to get all the stuff in your luggage. You never know what to pack exactly, and you end up putting more things inside than you need. This is the main reason why I’m doing this guide, and