Planning Guide to Golden Week Veronica Carnevale Golden Week refers to a roughly week-long period centered around four national holidays. This holiday break generally starts at..
Planning Currency Conversion & Exchange Rates Tom Roseveare The Japanese landscape for payments has transformed in the last decade to keep pace with the revolution in digital and contactless..
Transportation Seishun 18 Kippu: Japan's Cheap Nationwide Train Ti... Veronica Carnevale The Seishun 18 Kippu (Seishun Juhachi Kippu), which translates roughly to Youthful 18 Ticket, offers five days of unlimited nationwide..
Activities 5 Springtime Flowers Other Than Sakura in Japan Kim While cherry blossoms may be the most famous flower associated with spring in Japan, there are many other beautiful blooms that..
Culture 7 Scenic Lighthouses in Japan Kim As an island nation, Japan has a significant coastline – and the varied topography including rugged cliffs, intricate bays, an..