Japan

Japan 2-Week Itinerary For First-Timers

Planning on spending 14 days in Peru? Looking for the perfect Japan 2-week itinerary? You’re in the right place.

Japan is at the top of many travelers’ Asia bucket list, and for good reason. You could easily spend months absorbing the culture here, but if you only have 2 weeks in Japan, you’ll still have plenty of time to experience the best the country has to offer.

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10 Japanese Etiquette Rules to Know Before Your Trip

Japanese social rules can be intimidating to many first-time visitors, and for good reasons. Japan’s 5,000-year-old civilization has developed a very complex code of etiquette and customs. But don’t panic just yet: with some patience and the proper guidelines you can easily get a handle on the basic rules of the Japanese etiquette code. 

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Here’s Why You Should Visit Japan Right Now

Millions of travelers every year visit Japan, but why? Why visit Japan? What is so special about Japan anyway? If you’re asking yourself all these questions, then you have come to the right place. From Tokyo to Kyoto, from Osaka to Nara, I’m here to show you all of the beautiful things that Japan has to offer that you won’t find in any other country.

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Kyoto In One Day: The Perfect Tour Of The City Of Shrines

Even if you only have one day in Kyoto, you would be surprised at how much you can get out of it. Of course I don’t mean to insinuate that one day strolling through the heart of Japan is enough to satisfy – if anything it will make you want more. Kyoto is known as the...

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A Day Trip to Nara, Japan: Best Things to Do

Nara has some of the most impressive sights in all of Japan, and due to its past as the first permanent capital, it remains full of historic treasures. Nara was in fact elected as Japan’s first permanent capital in 710 A.D. and was considered the cradle of Japanese...

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Fushimi Inari Taisha: A Walk Through Southern Kyoto

The ancient UNESCO World Heritage site of Fushimi Inari Taisha is a must-see for anyone visiting Kyoto. Established in 711 AD, it is the head shrine of all Inari Shrines that number as many as 32,000 in Japan. Fushimi Inari’s name comes from Fushimi-ku, the name of...

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Sagano Bamboo Forest, Japan: Your Essential Guide

In the western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan, tucked along the base of the Arashiyama Mountains, lies the wonderful district of Arashiyama-Sagano. If you’ve been planning a trip to Japan, chances are you’ve probably seen pictures of the stunning Arashiyama Bamboo Forest....

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13 Best Things to Do In Tokyo: First-Timer’s Guide

One of the best things about Tokyo is the sheer number of things there are to do (and, of course, to eat!), but it can be hard to narrow it down to the essentials. To help you plan your trip, the following is a list of the 13 Best Things to Do in Tokyo if you’re visiting the city for the first time, from iconic landmarks to local favorites:

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A Beginner’s Guide to Tokyo’s Popular Districts

Are you planning a trip to Tokyo and have no idea where to start from? Consider this your official guide to the best Tokyo wards and districts. [dssb_sharing_buttons icon_placement="icon" columns="5" icon_width="fixed" alignment="left" icon_color="#FFFFFF"...

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