We receive a lot of questions from readers about what to pack for their trip. So we set out to help our readers determine what to wear in Japan. After traveling around Japan for years, we’ve crafted the perfect Japan packing list. It’s not a big deal if you’re struggling with what to pack for …
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Japan is an awesome country to explore – and there’s a whole lot of this mountainous, food-filled, temple-boasting island nation to come to grips with. One of the best and most affordable ways to do so is with a Japan Rail Pass. Pay a one-off price for the Japan Rail Pass and you’ll get to …
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A Japanese bath house (or sentō) has been an essential part of Japanese culture for over a thousand years. Every day, people from all over the country head to the sentō to enjoy their bath. While this is common in Japan, a sentō is not well known to westerners. With more and more foreigners traveling …
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After some interesting facts about Japan? Japan is a land of amazing culture, delicious food, unique sights, and plenty of history. There’s a lot to know about this amazing country, so it’s hard to narrow it down into a single blog post, but we’re going to try! We love returning to Japan year after year. …
If you’re after the legendary powder of Hokkaido you may wonder what are the best things to do in Niseko. A ski trip to Japan is a once in a lifetime experience, and you will certainly want to make the most of it by enjoying everything on offer. We’ve spent several weeks over the years …
After some interesting facts about Japanese Culture? There’s a lot to know about this amazing country, so it’s hard to narrow Japanese culture facts down into a single blog post, but we’re going to try! Honestly, if I were forced to pick a favorite country to travel to, it would have to be Japan. Not …
If you’re considering hiking Japan’s Kumano Kodo trail, you are in for a real adventure. Deep in the Kii Peninsula, you can easily find yourself lost at another time. The Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail is why you travel to Japan. It’s where you can disconnect and feel at peace with the nature around you. I …
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Hokkaido is Japan’s Siberian north. Home to some truly polar temperatures that plunge way below zero, Hokkaido is home to prime snowboarding as much as some of the wildest, most remote slices of nature to be found in Japan. If you are wondering when the best time to visit Hokkaido is, we’ve got the answers …
Are you wondering what to eat in Japan and what the best Japanese foods are? We’ve been back to Japan numerous times, and while the culture, people, and scenery are fantastic, it’s all the popular Japanese dishes that keep bringing us back! Japanese foods don’t just taste good, but it’s the whole presentation and service …
We wake up early in our bed in Niseko Village and realize we made it, we are finally here. It’s a chilly December morning, our first day in the famed Japanese ski resort, Niseko. From our hotel window, we see nothing but white fluffy powdery snow. It’s 7 a.m., and it’s been dumping all night …
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