Are Reservations Required? Yes!! They can be difficult to get, but not impossible. Can I Purchase Tickets at the Museum? …
Continue reading “Basic Information About Visting the Studio Ghibli Museum in Japan”
Beginning Tuesday 11 October, Japan will officially ‘open’ again to visa-free tourism (for 68 countries including the U.S.) without requiring …
The Kansai region of Japan is home to many of the country’s oldest temples. Kiyomizudera, translated as the Temple of …
On June 10, Japan will allow foreign visitors to enter the country on group tours (and only group tours) and …
Each year, one of the traditions of the Japanese New Year is to pound rice into a fine flour, mochi. …
The Japanese word “omiyage” translates roughly to souvenir or gift. Omiyage is an item that is traditionally given as a …
The largest travel period in Japan comes every year during the last week in April and first week of May …
One of the strangest things I encountered in Japan during my first trip was trying to figure out how to …
Continue reading “Japanese Food Tips: Ordering Ramen With a Food Ticket”
Hello Everyone! Today I have a story from a my 2005 trip to Japan. I know, I know it was …
Sumo is the official sport of Japan and one of the most ancient. For those in the West, the word …
