Golden Week in Japan can mean busy roads, trains and attractions. Learn more about this mega holiday and how it could affect your travel.
In recent years, Japan has seen increased prices, presenting a favorable opportunity for travelers to find great deals.
Located from the northern island of Hokkaido through the southernmost island of Okinawa, family restaurants, aka ‘famiresu’, offer a variety of unique menu items at a reasonable price, providing an indispensable dining facility for anybody in Japan.
If you are new to Japan, you might not be aware that culinary wonderlands are spread under the majestic façades of department stores. Simply go to the entrance of most any local department store and take the escalator or elevator down to discover an incredible foodie heaven.
Japan is known as a treasure box of hot springs. In fact, there are 3,084 hot spring sites along with 20,972 bathing facilities located throughout the nation.
Changes are brewing among the infamous ready-to-drink alcohol beverages found at local supermarket and convenience stores in Japan.
Standing up in front of a crowd at a bar on karaoke night might not be everyone’s idea of fun, but this cultural phenomenon has been around for a long time and continues to draw in new fans.
Situated in the center of Honshu and a 5-hour drive from the Kanto Plain, Meiji Mura (village) in Inuyama City is a 25-acre open-air museum and theme park, home to more than 60 historical buildings built in the Meiji era (1868 – 1912).
In Japan, a string of four consecutive national holidays sandwiched between two weekends (Apr. 28 to May 6) is simply called Golden Week. If you are out and about during this travel-crazy week, here are some ways to strike up a conversation.
I can’t live without soy sauce. I can’t help but sprinkle it on virtually anything. From sushi, tempura and other Japanese dishes to rib steak, cutlet, pasta and even, salads, soy sauce is a must regardless of what I’m eating.
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