The “poor manners of foreigners”, seen as a problem throughout Japan, cannot be dismissed as a difference in culture or people’s standards. It may be due to a need for knowledge about the manners required in Japan, a difference between a local perspective and a tourist perspective, or a lack of environment surrounding tourists. The…
There are 5 major Discount stores. Daiso, 3 coins, Seria, Can Do and Watts. The biggest store for Daiso is located in Kinshicho. JR Soubu Line – Kinshicho Station North Exit Tokyo Metro Hanzoumon Line – Kinshicho Station exit 3 Left 1 minute 3 coins- Tachikawa Station Chuo Line (rapid) JC19 , JR Nambu Line…
Currency Bring Cash. Credit cards can be used around significant cities but not so much in the countryside.Your local bank can accommodate exchange requests (you might have to let them know in advance depending on the amount)It is best to avoid Japanese banks to convert using brand new Dollar bills if you need extra to…
What is a hanko used for? What exactly is a hanko? A hanko/inkan (used interchangeably) is a carved stamp that can be used in any situation where an individual, or an individual on behalf of a company, might otherwise use a signature or initials. Signing contracts, banking (at a bank), or receiving a parcel are just…
小値賀島 Ojika Island | Ojika Town, Goto Islands, Nagasaki Prefecture This small island is floating at the northern tip of the Goto Islands, Nagasaki Prefecture. Ojika Island is the central island of the Ojika Islands, which consists of 17 large and small islands and is located approximately 60 km west of Sasebo City. This island…
When I used to go to a tattoo parlor, I saw Japanese Symbols on the wall for people to pick as tattoo designs. Sadly, many had incorrect spelling and/or meaning on the list.I also have seen several tattoos that did not make sense as a sentence. For Example, I saw a guy with a Tattoo…
Hyogo Prefecture Kinosaki Onsen is a hot spring in Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture. It has a long history dating back to before the Heian period. During the Edo period, it was called “Kaidai Ichisen” (First Spring in the Sea), and a monument remains today. Along with Arima Onsen and Yumura Onsen, it is also…
富士山、鎌倉、日光、広島、北海道、沖縄 UNESCO-certified world cultural heritage “Mt.Fuji – the object of worship and source of artistic inspiration.” At 3,776 meters above sea level, it is the highest peak in Japan, straddling Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures. Renowned as a sacred mountain, it has repeatedly erupted and worshiped as an object of awe-inspiring faith.In the area where you…
京都、大阪、奈良 Kyoto Kinkaku Temple Kinkaku-ji is a temple of the Shokoku-ji branch of the Rinzai sect located in Kita Ward, Kyoto City. The appearance of that golden building towering over the pond is a familiar sight on television. Its official name is Rokuonji, commonly called Kinkakuji because the reliquary hall, Kinkaku, is so famous. The…
東京 The best seasons for traveling to Japan are late March to late April and September to November. In spring, cherry blossoms color the whole of Japan. You can enjoy beautiful gardens and parks with red, orange, and golden trees in autumn. In addition to the natural beauty, the mild climate suitable for sightseeing is…