The big sights in Japan are pretty amazing - but while you're running from temple to Tsukiji market or between sumo practice and a soba restaurant, there are a few little things to try and| Japlanease
Shibuya is one of Tokyo's youth hubs, so it's a must-stop if you're into fashion, fun food, or doing things for the 'gram. But what else is there to do here? Is it worth visiting| Japlanease
If you're adding the art island of Naoshima to your Japan plans and want to make the most of your time, you will want to read this. It lists all the exhibits and their opening| Japlanease
You're often advised to pack light for Japan, but if you're wondering how to do that our Japan packing list can help. It explains how to pack for Japan - and, importantly, what you shouldn't| Japlanease
Saijo is a small town just a 36-minute easy train ride from Hiroshima, but despite its size, Saijo punches above its weight when it comes to making sake. Seven sake breweries can be found in| 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
It doesn't matter how tall you are, if you stand in front of the giant lion's head at Osaka's Namba Yasaka shrine, you'll feel tiny - here's why it should be on your Osaka itinerary,| Japlanease
Hakone is close enough to Tokyo to visit for the day, but is that long enough? Here's how long we think you need to spend in Hakone. Many people who visit Hakone arrive in the| Japlanease
Most hotels in Japan have very strict check-in and check-out times, so what do you do with your bags if you're flight arrives early or leaves late? Or, if you're staying in an Airbnb where| Japlanease
The floating torii gate at Itsukushima Shrine on the island of Miyajima, near Hiroshima is one of Japan's most beautiful sights - but, if you time your visit wrong, it might not look like you're| Japlanease
Think you know Japan? Think again! Imagine landing in Tokyo with a suitcase full of assumptions, only to discover that half of them don't hold true. Here are nine common myths to let go of| Japlanease
Officially called the Ebisu Tower Ferris Wheel, everything about this says fun - it's bright yellow, U-shaped, perched on top of the Don Quijote store in Dotonbori, Osaka's neon-lit playground and covered with pictures of| Japlanease
The new summer ‘Cool Off’ season starts at Tokyo Disney on July 2nd and runs through the summer until September 15th - and a lot is happening. Here’s what to expect… The point of Summer| Japlanease
Going to Universal Studios Japan will never be a really cheap day out, but how much should you budget for? Here’s an idea of how much things cost in the park - and how much| Japlanease
We think four full days is the minimum time you need to see all of Kyoto's best sights without rushing around too much - so how should you break that down? Our four-day Kyoto itinerary| Japlanease
Japan is a land where almost everything can be made cuter, brighter, and frankly, a bit more fun than it is elsewhere. And the humble KitKat bar is no exception - here's why you might| Japlanease
The last time I went to Tokyo Disney Resort, I just kind of rocked up at the entrance, bought a ticket, and went in. As I plan my next visit, a lot has changed about| Japlanease
If you’d asked me this before my last trip to Tokyo I would have said no… but, after this trip, I changed my mind. Here's why and what you might want to consider if you're| Japlanease
Narita Airport is actually nearer to Tokyo Disney Resort than it is to Tokyo itself - but that doesn't necessarily mean it's easy to decide how to get from the airport to TDR, especially if| Japlanease
Being able to sleep on the plane can make a big difference to your Japan trip. If you arrive feeling refreshed you’re more able to get off the ground running as soon as you land| Japlanease
Booking a visit to the Tokyo Disney Resort can be a logistical challenge. Many steps and dates are involved, so I decided it might be helpful to put everything down in one handy guide so| Japlanease
There's a lot of good food in Japan, but here are the dishes thatstuck in my memory long after I returned home.| Japlanease
The Airport Limousine Bus can be a very simple way to get from the airport in Tokyo to your hotel. Here's what you need to know to use it.| Japlanease
Tokyo Disney Resort doesn't work exactly like the other Disney parks. Here's what you need to know before you visit. If it's your first visit to the Tokyo Disney resort, there are a couple of| 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
If you plan to visit Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea on your trip, then it’s a good idea to time your visit for less busy days and avoid those when the crowds are heaviest– but when| Japlanease
If you’re staying in Kyoto, it’s very easy to take a trip to the nearby city of Osaka to eat some great food, see the famous lights or the castle, or visit Universal Studios Japan,| Japlanease
Three days is the perfect amount of time to see all the big sights in Osaka - plus a few surprises I've found on my three trips there. Our three-day Osaka itinerary shows you how| Japlanease
A great stop between Tokyo and Osaka, Nagoya tends to get ignored on most first-time traveler's itineraries. It even took me until trip six to get there - and that was by accident! That meant| Japlanease
Planning a trip to Tokyo can take a little more forward planning than your normal itinerary. Not only do you have to consider how to get there, where to stay, and what to do once| Japlanease
Traveling on the bullet train soon. We explain how to buy shinkansen tickets online before your trip - or, in person in Japan| Japlanease
There are a few different ways you can travel from Haneda Airport to Tokyo Disneyland, DisneySea or Disney Resort - so which is best for you?| Japlanease