Miyajima might only be a small island, but there’s a lot to cram into a visit. Here are the 10 things we don’t think you should miss. 1. See the Floating Torii Gate It’s probably Miyajima’s most famous sight, and it might be the main reason you’re making your own visit to the island. It’s ... Read more The post The Top 10 Things to Do on Miyajima appeared first on Japlanease.| Japlanease
Watch out on your Japan trip. A few things we might not think twice about doing at home, or even in another holiday destination, are just not done in Japan, and we’re (often inadvertently) upsetting the local people by doing them. Here’s what to be aware of so you don’t make the same mistake. 1. ... Read more The post 8 Ways Tourists Are Annoying People in Japan appeared first on Japlanease.| Japlanease
Most people who visit Miyajima Island near Hiroshima visit for the day, but is it worth staying overnight on the island? Here’s our opinion and how to decide if it’s the best option for you. At 6 AM on Miyajima Island, my only companion was a deer stretching awake in the morning sun. Twelve hours ... Read more The post Should You Stay Overnight on Miyajima? appeared first on Japlanease.| Japlanease
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Japlanease is a travel blog about Japan by journalist Helen Foster. It's full of travel tips and advice to make traveling to Japan easier.| Japlanease
When many of us think about Japanese food we tend to think about the fish dishes - sushi and sashimi - which leads a lot of people to wonder what on earth they are going| Japlanease
There are a lot of mistakes you can make on a trip to Japan - and a lot of posts covering them. Normally these lists are all about etiquette - don't blow your nose in| Japlanease
Kyoto is busy - sometimes it can feel busier than Tokyo as in Tokyo, people are heading in all different directions, whereas in Kyoto, people are all in the same places at the same time.| Japlanease
Tokyo is primarily a modern city, but, you'll find pockets of tradition dotted among the neon - and one of these in Asakusa. Home to one of Tokyo's most important shrines, Senso-ji - and, winding| Japlanease