Updated August 2026: fares and timetables re-checked against the official operator. The Hakone Lake Ashi Cruise is one of the best ways to enjoy Lake Ashi and its surrounding beauty. That beauty, of course, includes Mount Fuji! It’s part of the Hakone Loop – which covers most of the must-see spots in the Fuji-Hakone National…
Updated August 2026: we went through this photo diary again, refreshed the practical links and checked that every tip still holds. November is still our favourite month for Japan. Visiting Japan is like hopping on a rollercoaster of amazing and unique experiences. It doesn’t matter if you visit Japan in November during the height of…
Updated August 2026: etiquette rules and practical tips re-checked against how things work in Japan today. Just like everything else, eating in Japan comes with its very own rules and customs. If you break some of these rules, the Japanese might wince and just roll their eyes at the typical tourist, but some could be…
Updated August 2026: all nine rules re-checked, with the questions readers ask most. Sushi is probably one of the most popular Japanese food items in the world. And as with other food, sushi has adapted to many different countries, and so is eating it. But that doesn’t change the fact that if you want to…
Updated August 2026: transport, onsen and event tips re-checked for the coming winter season. If you’re thinking about going to Hakone in winter, I say go for it! We accidentally got to enjoy winter in Hakone during our visit to Japan in November – unexpectedly, it snowed there quite heavily. And you know what, when…
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Updated August 2026: transport tips, tickets and every recommendation in this itinerary were re-checked. Heads up: the JR Pass gets more expensive from October 1, 2026, so buy it before the end of September if your trip is close. If you’re looking for a 10 day Japan itinerary, you’ve come to the right place. We…
Updated August 2026: prices and picks re-checked across all nine dishes. Food alone is an excellent reason to visit Japan. All those mouth-watering teppanyaki, sukiyaki, okonomiyaki and other yaki, as well as ramen, sushi, and so on. Japanese food will tickle your taste buds and make them scream with happiness. Yup, Japan is a gastronomic…
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Updated August 2026: prices and booking tips re-checked. Ryokan stays keep getting more popular, so book the good ones several months ahead. Let’s start by saying that time Ryokan experience is a must while traveling in Japan! It’s a time to enjoy a peaceful atmosphere.Time to be surrounded by beauty.Time to indulge in a relaxing…
Updated August 2026: every product link and app recommendation re-checked; the dead HyperDia app is replaced with what actually works now. Planning your Japan packing list can feel tricky: four distinct seasons, tiny hotel rooms, limited luggage space on trains and a few cultural rules you really don’t want to break. After our own trip…
Updated August 2026: hotel picks, prices and links re-checked, and we added a live price map plus a quick area chooser. Tokyo is massive and choosing where to stay for your first trip can feel overwhelming. Every neighbourhood sounds exciting, hotel rooms are tiny, and you only have a few days to explore. We’ve been…