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Travel guides for Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka and beyond.

Is the Japan Rail Pass Still Worth It in 2026?
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Is the Japan Rail Pass Still Worth It in 2026?
A 7-day JR Pass now costs ¥50,000, more than the classic Tokyo-Kyoto-Hiroshima loop in single tickets. Here is the math, Nozomi rules and the regional passes.
October 21, 2026 Read →
2 Weeks in Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and Beyond
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2 Weeks in Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and Beyond
A day-by-day 14-day Japan itinerary: Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Nara, Himeji, Osaka, Hiroshima and Miyajima, plus Alps and Kyushu variants.
October 21, 2026 Read →
Cherry Blossom Season 2027 in Japan: When and Where to Go
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Cherry Blossom Season 2027 in Japan: When and Where to Go
Average bloom dates for Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Sapporo, Okinawa, Kanazawa and Matsumoto, plus booking tips, top spots and hanami etiquette.
October 21, 2026 Read →
Japan Etiquette: The Rules Nobody Tells Tourists
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Japan Etiquette: The Rules Nobody Tells Tourists
Shoes, onsen, tipping, eating while walking and silent trains: the unwritten rules of Japan that locals expect and nobody explains to visitors.
October 21, 2026 Read →

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