Shibuya Crossing which is located just outside of Shibuya Station is one of the most iconic street crossings in Japan. You can view the crossing either from the second floor of the Startbucks across the …
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What is an Ekiben?
The one experience I tell people traveling to Japan is that if you take the Shinkansen get an Ekiben. What is an Ekiben you may be asking? Well it is a Bento box you buy …
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Japan has a well established and sometimes overwhelming public transportation system. You do not need a car and unless you are out late at night you won’t need a taxi. This assumes you are staying …
Continue readingWhy you should do a Travel Diary
Why should I keep a Travel Diary? One of the best souvenirs from a trip is the memories and pictures that we take while there. Nothing helps remind you of the fun times you had …
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You can visit Japan year round but if you want to see something specific or attend a specific Japanese festival that will dictate when you need to travel to Japan. There are festivals every day …
Continue readingFirst Step in Japan Travel Planning
What to do first Having the dream to travel to another country is the first step. This article will give you the first steps in making that dream a reality. We will cover the following …
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