Are you thinking of visiting Japan in autumn? Do you want to know where to go to get the best views of the stunning autumn foliage? The autumn season is one of the best times to go to Japan. It typically runs from September through November, depending on the region and the weather. Usually, the …
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As Japan braces for Typhoon Hagibis to arrive, what precautions should you take to prepare? Download ‘Safety Tips’ App: The Japanese government is urging foreign visitors to download is ‘Safety Tips’ app and to keep abreast of the situation by following the official Japan Safe Travel Twitter Account Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/japansafetravel?lang=en Official App: https://www.jnto.go.jp/safety-tips/eng/app.html …
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The Tokyo Museum Grutto Pass is amazing, and I’d like to share the next five attractions I visited over the course of my weekend excursion. I may even post more in the future, as I will definitely be using the pass for as long as I can! For the previous post, visit this link: 5 …
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I want to tell you about a great way to save money at museums in Tokyo. I recently bought something called the Tokyo Museum Grutto Pass. It allows you admission to 95 different facilities (museums, gardens, zoos, etc.) for free or for a discounted price. The value of this pass is amazing! It only costs …
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Are you visiting Japan later this year? Do you plan to hit the shops in Harajuku and Ginza to see the latest Japanese fashion trends and purchase new clothes to add to your wardrobe? Prior to your trip, did you learn that laptops, cameras, smartphones, and other electronic gadgets are cheaper in Japan than in …
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A Japanese Pastime Japan is portrayed as fast paced, always moving, with little time for anything apart from work. Children go to cram schools, businessmen work long hours, and housewives watch the children all day long. However, there is an almost secret subculture that is pervasive throughout Japan. The volunteer communities! I know what many …
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In 2020, Tokyo will host one of the biggest sporting events in the world – To prepare for it, the city has done many renovations of old buildings and construction of new stadiums and improvements on the public transportation system to make getting around easier and more convenient for visitors coming from different parts of …
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If you are moving to Japan for work or school, short-term or long-term, you have to make several preparations in order for you to get through the challenges of being in a foreign country. Various factors, such as culture shock, language barrier, and homesickness, can bring so much stress and pressure, and these can make …
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Take the road less travelled to discover the beauty of Japan- follow the Dragon! The Dragon Route is the alternative tourist path to the well-worn “Golden Route” which covers Tokyo from Kyoto. Known in Japanese as “Shoryudo” the Dragon Route cuts across the main Japanese island from north to south – an area that is …
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