Japan Travel Guide

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7 Unique Winter Activities in Japan

From exploring an entire village sculpted from ice to sliding down a ski-slope cocooned in an inner tube, these 7 activities offer truly unique ways to spend the winter season in Japan.

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10 Unspoiled Beaches For Your RTW Trip

How far are you willing to go to find a truly unspoiled beach? Greg Banecker offers ten out-of-the-way beaches that may take a bit more time and effort to reach, but which are totally worth the trip.

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6 Destinations for Conquering Your Phobias Through Travel

Got a phobia that’s impeded your travels? Check out six places to visit that can help you conquer your fears once and for all.

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20 Unique Drinks to Sample on Your Next Trip

There's an astounding variety of drinks found around the world; some are familiar and delicious, while others come in combinations of liquors and ingredients that simply don't seem like they belong and which illustrate how much taste can vary from place to place. But there's always one thing that can bring the uniqueness of people together, and that's a unique alcoholic drink.

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Never Fill Your Own Glass: 20 Foreign Drinking Rules and Customs You Need to Know

Being prepared to drink in a foreign land requires more than knowing how to order a beer in the local language. Let David Joshua Jennings help maneuver you through 20 drinking traditions and customs around the world.

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Japan Travel Guide Overview

Japan offers a traveler from the west both the familiar and the unique. It is a country who basks in its modernity. Its railways zip you around at practically the speed of light. Its cities have fine dining and world class hotels. Its people, especially those of the younger generations, are steeped in western popular culture. It is a country that does not seem the least bit unusual until you dig a little deeper.

What to do

What you find are bustling cities with more people than your eyes can process. You find toilets that require an advanced degree to operate. You'll see vending machines that sell soft drinks alongside underwear. You'll experience tastes, sights and sounds that can only be found in Japan.

Getting there

Most travel to Japan begins and ends with a flight to Tokyo. Our handy search engine is the best place to start for international flights to Tokyo and other destinations throughout Japan.

Where to stay

Once you arrive in the country your accommodation options are nearly unlimited. You might have heard that Japan is an expensive country. It certainly is. You can minimize the pain by looking for the best rates on hotels and hostels in Japan. Make sure to search the hostels. They are a great way to save money and in Japan they are reliable clean and quiet.

Almost everyone who has ever been to Japan as a crazy story or three about their travel experiences there. You can get some insider information about travel in the country through the member submitted travel stories. Some of them make for great reading. You can also pick up invaluable tips about Japan and Asian travel through our members forums.

Have a wonderful time experiencing all that Japan has to offer!

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