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If you’re planning a trip to Japan, one thing that you should definitely consider is whether or not to buy the Japan Rail Pass! Depending on your travel itinerary it can save you a significant amount of transportation costs and help you to see more …
If you’re traveling or planning to live in Japan, you’ll want to know how to stay safe from earthquakes and tsunamis. Compared to other natural disasters, earthquakes can’t really be predicted. The reason Japan has so many earthquakes is because it is located in the …
Japan is beautiful in all of its seasons but Autumn in Japan can be a particularly colorful time of the year. There are all sorts of seasonal foods, traditions, and sayings that celebrate Autumn. In Japanese, Autumn is called 秋(aki). Climate of Autumn in Japan: In …
The Japanese bon festival, also known as obon, is an annual three-day custom tied to Buddhist beliefs that honours ancestors. Although it is not an official holiday, many people take leave during this time. It’s meant to be a period of time to go back …
The Shinto religion worships multiple different gods called kami and they each have their own myths that make up Japanese mythology. In fact, many people believe that the Japanese imperial household are descendants of these gods! Shinto gods tend to relate to the surrounding nature …
If you’re a Studio Ghibli fan, you won’t want to miss these 10 Ghibli tourist spots in Japan! Even if you don’t have plans to go to Japan anytime soon, it’s mind opening to look at the real locations that inspired these movies. Going to …
As a foreigner, you’ll want to learn how to order at a coffee shop in Japanese! Coffee is loved all around the world and Japan is no exception. Japanese people have been drinking coffee since the 1800’s and have developed their own unique coffee culture. …
If you find yourself in Japan, you’ll want to know how to enjoy Japanese onsen, or hot springs! Bathing is a big part of Japanese culture that has been around for thousands of years. Many tourist destinations in Japan feature onsen and you can also …
If you’re traveling Japan, you might want to know how to ask for directions in Japanese. Smartphones have made it less likely to get lost, but you never know when you might find yourself with no battery in a foreign country! At the end there’s …
If you don’t know any Japanese, here are Tanuki’s 12 survival phrases for travelling Japan. This list covers everything from how to greet, express thanks, get directions, get help, and more. Japan is a country where there are few English speakers. You’ll definitely want to …