Featured Destinations
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Japanese Food & Culture
Discover authentic Japanese cuisine and culinary traditions
A Japanese rice cake made of mochigome, a short-grain japonica glutinous rice, and sometimes other ingredients such as water, sugar, and cornstarch. The rice is pounded into paste and molded into the desired shape.
Thin noodles made from buckwheat flour, either served chilled with a dipping sauce or in hot broth as a noodle soup. Soba has been a staple of Japanese cuisine for thousands of years.
Vinegared rice combined with various ingredients such as seafood, vegetables, and occasionally tropical fruits. Sushi is one of Japan's most iconic dishes and comes in many forms including nigiri, maki, and temaki.
High-quality Japanese beef known for its marbled appearance, tenderness, and rich flavor. Wagyu literally means "Japanese cow" and refers to specific breeds of cattle that are genetically predisposed to intense marbling.
Sample Itineraries
Curated travel plans to help you make the most of your Japan adventure
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Essential Travel Tips
Important information to make your Japan trip smooth and enjoyable
Popular Travel Tips
Expert advice and insider tips for your Japan journey
Best Time to Visit
Choose the perfect season for your Japan adventure
Cherry blossoms, pleasant weather, and spring festivals make this the most popular season.
Peak Season
🌡️ 10-20°C / 50-68°F
Vibrant festivals, fireworks, and beach activities. Hot and humid weather.
Festival Season
🌡️ 25-35°C / 77-95°F
Stunning fall foliage, comfortable temperatures, and harvest season delicacies.
Highly Recommended
🌡️ 15-25°C / 59-77°F
Winter sports, hot springs, and beautiful illuminations. Less crowded.
Budget-Friendly
🌡️ 0-10°C / 32-50°F
Getting Around Japan
Efficient and convenient transportation options
The fastest and least stressful ways to reach the city from Japan's major airports—train, bus, taxi, and what to pick.
- ✓Train vs bus vs taxi comparison
- ✓Best choice by luggage and comfort
- ✓Arrival checklist after landing
Kyoto is beautiful and slower. Learn when to use buses, when taxis are worth it, and how to avoid losing time.
- ✓When buses are best (and when they are not)
- ✓Subway coverage explained
- ✓Taxi strategy for time savings
Taxis in Japan are clean and safe. Learn when they are worth it, how payments work, and how to reduce friction.
- ✓When taxis save real time
- ✓How taxi doors and etiquette work
- ✓Cashless vs cash expectations
Japan at a Glance
Interesting facts and figures about Japan
Islands in Japan
Mt. Fuji Height
Population
UNESCO Sites
