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Manners/Etiquette- Dos and Don’ts in Japan

Do Not DO! Trains, buses, subway, and other forms of public transportation: Don’t talk loudly, scream, or be obnoxious on any form of public transportation Many people rely on hearing their stop if they are on a section of the train where they can’t see the next stop (especially when the train or subway isContinue reading “Manners/Etiquette- Dos and Don’ts in Japan”

Passes, Phones, and Money Before Entering Japan

JR Pass I mentioned the JR pass before in another post, but I will offer more details here. If you plan to buy a JR pass, order it within 3 months BEFORE THE DATE YOU PLAN TO ACTIVATE IT. There are many sites you can use to buy the pass- please pay attention to returnContinue reading “Passes, Phones, and Money Before Entering Japan”

What to Keep in Mind for Packing

*CAUTION-I’m going to speak pretty straightforwardly regarding different races in Japan* Japanese people dress pretty conservatively. Japan is a homogenous country; so many non-Asian looking people will be seen as foreigners. Being a Non-Asian Foreigner in Japan PROS: You can get away with what you wear, poor manners, and (non-violent) actions. ALSO YOU GET AWAYContinue reading “What to Keep in Mind for Packing”

What to Pack?

Pretty big question: well it depends (sorry for the vague answer : ) ) The question really is, what do I intend to bring back from Japan? Well if you want to bring back plenty of non-perishable food, alcohol, figures, toys, souvenirs, etc. then I suggest you pack VERY LIGHT! If you don’t care forContinue reading “What to Pack?”

Deciding Where to Book a Place to Stay!

BEFORE YOU BOOK ANY HOTEL, READ THIS BLOG FULLY! Deciding which location or which hotel, home, etc. to stay in can be pretty difficult for first time travelers. However, hopefully my tips can help your decision making. Regardless of which city you decide to stay in, there are many factors that you should consider beforeContinue reading “Deciding Where to Book a Place to Stay!”

Choosing When to Travel to Japan

So you have a current and/or future plans to visit Japan? Whether you are a student about to study abroad, on a business trip, or just visiting, knowing when you will be in the country will change what you can experience there. Japan is very unique in each season and festivals are dependent on theContinue reading “Choosing When to Travel to Japan”

A Little About Me

“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness., and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.” Mark Twain Hi. This is my first blog, and I hope that what I will build here can be easily accessible and helpful for first time or returning travelers to Japan. I am Asian-American (Chinese/Vietnamese/Japanese),Continue reading “A Little About Me”