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 in 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 countries in the world […]
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Capsule hotels in Japan can be an amazing experience if you know how to pick the right one to fit your needs. When traveling as a couple, it can be a little annoying to sleep in separate capsules or even on different floors in the same hotel, and unfortunately, this is what happens in most
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Travelers are experiencing a growing interest in Nikko and it’s completely normal. This city in Tochigi Prefecture has a natural charm and is located in an area rich in culture and history, surrounded by surprising natural landscapes. And since it is not that far from Tokyo, it is often a good day trip to keep
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If you’re planning to visit Fushimi Inari shrine, which is one of the most amazing places in Kyoto by the way, you probably want to know what else is there to see and do around this shrine. And you won’t be disappointed because there is so much to see in Fushimi, and Kyoto in general,
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If you’re looking at all the unusual things you can try while in Japan, you probably saw some people talking about these funny little pods called capsule hotels. Usually cheaper than a regular hotel room, we are inevitably tempted to try this uncommon experience, but what happens if you’re traveling with your kids? Do capsule
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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 who are leaving Japan less than 6 months after their arrival. Everything is so different in Japan that you’ll probably want to leave with
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One of the most asked questions when preparing for 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 something was missing: the travel adapters. Of course, not all tourists will need one because Japanese plugs and sockets are similar
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When traveling overseas, and especially for the first time, you might ask yourself some basic questions like “Is the tap water in Japan safe to drink?”. It’s true that most people only think of the places to visit and what to see, but when you know ahead that you are doing lots of walking in
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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
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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), which is also called the Sea of Trees (樹海). The Aokigahara forest is located at the base of Mount Fuji, but it’s not that easy to
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