When planning your Japan trip, it’s easy to focus solely on what you need to bring. But Japan has very strict rules about what you can’t bring into the country – or sometimes even take out of it. Some items that are perfectly normal at home, or on other trips you’ve taken, could get confiscated, ... Read more The post 9 Things Not To Bring to Japan appeared first on Japlanease.| Japlanease
Whether you’re visiting Hiroshima for a day or using it as a base to explore more of Hiroshima Prefecture, at some point during your trip, you’ll likely want to use one of the trams that| Japlanease
It can be hard to find an onsen that will allow you to bathe in the public baths if you have tattoos, but, things just got a whole lot easier as a major Japanese ryokan| 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
Looking for recommendations for restaurants in Hiroshima? Here are all the places I ate on my recent trip, plus a couple of other highly recommended suggestions. As ever, when I write a food piece, I| Japlanease
If you're interested in the history of the atomic bomb that hit Hiroshima in August 1945, you probably have the Atomic Bomb Dome and the Peace Museum on your list of Must-See Sights. But the| Japlanease
There are now three main ferries that will take you to the pretty island of Miyajima, but which one is right for you? Check out our guide to the Miyajima ferries to find out. Table| Japlanease
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