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Places you must visit in Japan – Tokyo Area
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…

Hanko
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…
Places you must Visit in Japan – Kyoto, Osaka, Nara
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…
Places you must visit in Japan – Mt. Fuji, Kamakura, Nikko, Hiroshima, Hokkaido, Okinawa
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…

Don’t in Japan
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…

Travel Tips – Japan
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…