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Japanese Food & Culture
Discover authentic Japanese cuisine and culinary traditions

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.

Finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea leaves. It is special in two aspects of farming and processing: the green tea plants are shade-grown for about three weeks before harvest, and the stems and veins are removed during processing.

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.

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.
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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
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 runs on time—until it doesn't. Learn last-train habits, rush hour avoidance, and how to plan transit like a local.
- ✓Last-train planning mindset
- ✓Rush hour avoidance guidance
- ✓Buffer time for mega-stations
Rechargeable IC cards (Suica, Pasmo) make local transportation seamless. Use for trains, buses, and even convenience stores.
- ✓Easy tap-and-go payment
- ✓Usable nationwide
- ✓Refundable deposit
Japan at a Glance
Interesting facts and figures about Japan
Islands in Japan
Mt. Fuji Height
Population
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