Bringing chopsticks back home from Japan is a solid souvenir choice. Practical, traditional, and straight from the source. You could grab a pair for ¥200 at any Japanese…
Nothing could be a buzzkill like finding out that shops and attractions are closed because it’s a public holiday. In Japan, public holidays, known as 祝日 (shukujitsu), vary…
Traveling to Japan blind or with a visual impairment might sound intimidating, but don’t let that hold you back. Japan is a country that has taken significant strides…
Street go-karting in Japan sounds like something that shouldn’t be allowed. And yet, it is. You drive a tiny kart on real roads, surrounded by Tokyo taxis and…
A lot of visitors skip ryokans. Maybe they’re not sure what they’re about, or the price seems a bit high. But this is a classic Japanese experience you…