Guide to Japanese Hot Springs Edward Yagisawa Learn about the different types of Japanese baths, the health benefits, how to enjoy bathing in an onsen, and the manners and...
All You Need to Know about Sushi Edward Yagisawa Learn about the different types of sushi and how to eat them the proper way, as well as the differences between formal sushi ...
Watching Japanese Baseball Games Edward Yagisawa Learn about differences between Japanese and American baseball watching traditions, Japanese baseball stadium food, and how t...
Transportation Travel Japan by Campervan Masayoshi Nageishi Get off the regular tourist trails and see Japan by campervan.
Onto a Bus and Off the Beaten Track Bryan Baier A guide to Japan's buses and getting out where the trains don't go
All You Need to Know about Izakaya Izumi Kershaw Izakaya is a Japanese bar/restaurant with a friendly and social atmosphere. The izakaya means "dine-in sake shop" literally t...
Transportation Guide to Suica Cards Sarah Endarastya Suica is a rechargeable transportation card from JR recommended for traveling around Japan via train or bus. This convenient ...
Japan Culture Guide: Mimikaki Hal Halverton Japan Culture Guide: Mimikaki. Learn about the hygienic practice of cleaning one’s ears in Japan. The Japanese have a specifi...
Transportation Travel by JR East Pass Jasper Wilkins A guide to getting an JR East Pass, a flexible 5 day pass within a 14 day period covering Akita, Tokyo, Kamakura, Sendai and ...
Planning Guide to Earthquakes in Japan Edward Yagisawa Learn how to prepare for Japan's worst natural disasters - earthquakes and typhoons - and what to do when you encounter one.