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Japanese Food & Culture
Discover authentic Japanese cuisine and culinary traditions

Ball-shaped Japanese snack made of a wheat flour-based batter and cooked in a special molded pan. It is typically filled with minced or diced octopus, tempura scraps, pickled ginger, and green onion.

Seafood or vegetables that have been battered and deep fried. The batter is light and airy, creating a delicate and crispy coating. Tempura is typically served with a dipping sauce called tentsuyu.

A Japanese noodle soup dish with Chinese-style wheat noodles served in a meat or fish-based broth, often flavored with soy sauce or miso, and topped with ingredients such as sliced pork, dried seaweed, and green onions.

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.
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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
Small etiquette rules make your travel smoother: escalators, queues, quiet cars, priority seats, and station behavior.
- ✓Queueing and on-train etiquette
- ✓Escalator conventions
- ✓Priority seat awareness
Essential apps to help you navigate Japan's complex transit system with real-time updates and route planning.
- ✓Google Maps (English support)
- ✓Hyperdia (train schedules)
- ✓NAVITIME (comprehensive)
How to buy shinkansen tickets, choose seats (reserved/non-reserved/Green Car), and avoid common rookie mistakes.
- ✓Reserved vs non-reserved explained
- ✓Green Car trade-offs
- ✓Where and how to buy tickets
Japan at a Glance
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Islands in Japan
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