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Night time in Tokyo: Top Things to Do After 10PM (Beyond Clubs)

When the sun sets and the neon signs flicker to life, night time in Tokyo transforms into a whole new world. While many guidebooks point you to nightclubs and bars, the city has far more to offer night owls looking…

Temple Etiquette in Japan: A Guide for First-Time Visitors

A Peaceful and Respectful Experience about Temple Etiquette in Japan When you visit a temple in Japan, it’s not just a place of worship—it’s a space for reflection, mindfulness, and tradition. Whether you’re exploring the serene beauty of Kyoto’s Zen…

Riding Japan Local Train: 4 Unique Lines That Turn Travel Into Adventure

Why take local train in Japan? When visiting Japan, the local train experience is more than just a way to get from point A to B—it’s a scenic, cultural, and sometimes even magical journey. While the shinkansen (bullet trains) grab…

Slurping Noodles(Ramen) Like a Local: I Thought I Was Being Rude—Turns Out I Wasn’t Loud Enough

How to eat ramen in Japan? You Might Also Like: Top 20 Ramen in Tokyo I still remember my first bowl of ramen in Japan. It was a tiny shop tucked into a side street in Shinjuku—just a noren curtain,…

First Time at a Japan Onsen: I Almost Walked Into the Wrong Side—Completely Naked

Introduction – Onsen etiquette in Japan There’s something magical about Japan onsen—the warm steam rising against mountain backdrops, the soothing silence, the feeling of stepping into centuries of tradition. But for first-timers, that magic can turn into panic real fast….