With the 2025 Expo on the horizon, Osaka, Japan, is a tourist destination that's more attractive than ever. If you’re traveling to Osaka for the first time and trying to maximize the value for your …
Hakone: Comprehensive Guide to Hot Springs, Museums, Photo Spots, and More
Hidden away in the mountains neighboring Tokyo, Hakone is a quintessential getaway spot for anyone seeking a slice of Japan’s natural beauty and relaxing hot springs (onsen). Just an hour and a …
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Shrines & Temples: Etiquette and How to Pray in Japan
In Japan, visiting Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines is one of the most interesting and culturally rich activities you can do. Because of this, these places of worship are extremely popular with …
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7 Must-See Shrines and Temples in Kyoto
If you only have 2 days in Kyoto, Japan, go see these 7 temples and shrines. Read on for their history, meaning, access, and temple and shrine etiquette. Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, is …
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9 Questions Everyone Asks Before Visiting Japan for the First Time
Tank tops, tattoos, visas, temple and shrine etiquette, packing for each season and more! Whenever my friends visit me in Japan, I always get a lot of questions, such as: can I wear tank tops in …
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