by Makiko Oku | Dec 17, 2019 | Getting Around, Japan, Onsen
Who doesnt have a tattoo? 98% of Japan! Tattoos long ago lost their taboo in most of the world. Many people have them and it rarely is an obstacle to any day-to-day activity. With one exception, visiting Japan. This post is for the inked travelers and what you need to...
by Adam Gilbert | Dec 12, 2019 | Getting Around, Japan, Language
Survey Says… We recently sent out a survey to people who have traveled to Japan and asked about the challenges they actually experienced there. While many respondents said they did not encounter any issues (surprising but true), here is the second most popular...
by Adam Gilbert | Dec 12, 2019 | Getting Around, Japan
Getting Around Japan Japan continues to be one of the most sought-after destinations for travelers all over the world. It is expected that 35.5 million people will visit Japan by the end of 2019 and 40 million in 2020 when Tokyo hosts the Olympics. Not only do...
by Adam Gilbert | Dec 11, 2019 | Getting Around, Japan
Is jet lag a major consideration or blocker to you traveling to Japan? We get it. Flights from the mainland US range from 10-14 hours direct. Moreover, the time difference flips the day. You can get over it. We consider jet lag in our trip plans. Below are a few key...
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