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We are entrepreneurs that live in Japan, guide, and plan tours for individuals and for groups.

Stay tuned to the upcoming innovative solution for travelers in Japan. In the meantime, we are doing our best to keep you updated on when you can enter Japan

07/03/2023

Should I bring my own cutlery for my trip to Japan?

Japanese food is tasty but eating it might be hard. In most places you can ask the place for a fork and knife but when you do use chopsticks follow the Chopsticks etiquette and don’t do things like point with the chopstick, pass food around the table with it or leave it stuck in the rice.
Stay tuned for more useful tips.

07/03/2023

NO trash can in Japan? Say what??

Japan is very environmentally friendly. One of the problems many tourists encounter is the lack of garbage cans on the streets. Although finding garbage cans in the street is rare, you can find them in almost every convenience store and it's important to separate them to their correct recycle can.
Stay tuned for more tips.

07/03/2023

Should you leave service tips in Japan?

The service in Japan is always 100%. Although it's custom in most places to leave a tip if you appreciate the service, in Japan it's considered an insult.
How will you know what to do and what not to do? Stay tuned for more tips.

07/03/2023

How do I use Onsens in japan?

Onsens and public bathhouses are popular in Japan. It's important to know the bath etiquette, like washing yourself before getting into the water.
How will you know what to do and what not to do? Stay tuned for our solution.

07/03/2023

Barefoot in Japan? I heard I have to take off my shoes a lot.

It's custom in most Japanese households and lodging places to not wear shoes inside. That is why you should use the slippers they give you and don’t forget to leave the bathroom slippers in the bathroom.
Always keep an extra pair of socks in your bag. Want to have more tips? Press the like button, share this post in your story, and we will do our best.

07/03/2023

Hi, I heard that a taxi ride in Japan can be a cultural experience. Is that true?
Most Taxis are different in Japan. Don’t try to open or close the taxi door yourself because they are automatic. Like that tip?
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07/03/2023

I’m a night owl, and I love late dinner. Will that be a problem in Japan?

Restaurants can close by early evening in the countryside, but also in the big cities. If you are in the countryside, you should eat dinner earlier and you can find a convenient store or a vending machine almost everywhere and you can buy food from them.

More tips coming up very soon.

07/03/2023

I’m taller than the average Japanese...will that be a problem in Japan?

Most Japanese people are shorter than average height. That's why you should ‏watch your head, especially in the more historic places - most gates and door frames are low!

More useful tips coming up!

07/03/2023

What time is last admission to tourist attractions in Japan?
Many attractions close by 5 pm or earlier, especially in the countryside. It's important to check the opening and closing time of attractions, many of them have their information on “Google Maps” but it's always better to double check on a Japanese website.
Stay tuned for more tips.

07/03/2023

What is a Matsuri and How do I find a festival in Japan?
Japan has many local Festival in the unique seasonal events. If you don't want to miss anything you can use websites like “Japan Travel” or search in google the name of the city you will stay in, month and the word “festival”.
However, if you are looking for something more passive and accurate, stay tuned for our solution.

07/03/2023

Dear Dr. Google, I'm trying to communicate with the Japanese but they just don't understand me. What can I do?
English is less practiced in Japan therefore when you visit Japan you may find it problematic to speak with the locals in English, You can use apps for translation like "Google Translate".
You can try to speak slower or even better you can show them the written sentence. But sometimes it doesn't work, and you need an urgent assistant.
We are here for you, stay tuned for our solution.

05/03/2023

Can I use only public transportation in Japan?

There is nowhere like Japan's public transportation, right? The Shinkansen, the cleanness, always on time, packet... However, there are limitations...

Public transport limits you to main places – off-the-beaten places are not very accessible and the info in English is very limited.
So what is the solution? plan well, use professionals to help you, rent a car, or stay tuned we are coming up with a solution.

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