Tag: plan
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Izakaya/Japanese Tapas
Japan’s Answer to the Neighborhood Pub: If your image of Japanese food starts and ends with sushi and ramen, an izakaya is where that picture gets a whole lot bigger. These casual, pub-style restaurants are built around small shared plates, drinks, and a relaxed, social atmosphere, and they’re one of the best ways to experience…
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Car meet spot
Daikoku PA: Japan’s Legendary Car Meet Spot (And Why You Can Only Get There by Car): If you’re interested in Japanese car culture, Daikoku Parking Area, often shortened to Daikoku PA, is likely already on your radar. It’s a massive expressway rest stop in Yokohama that has organically evolved into the most famous car meet…
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Animal Cafes
Animal Cafes and the Best Spots to See Animals in Japan: Japan offers two genuinely distinct ways to spend time around animals during your trip: cozy, indoor animal cafes concentrated in major cities, and a handful of famous outdoor spots where animals roam freely (or semi-freely) in a natural or semi-natural setting. This guide covers…
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Been to Japan Before?
Here’s How to Plan a Second Trip That’s Even Better: If your first trip to Japan covered the classic route, such as Tokyo, Kyoto, maybe Osaka, you’ve already done the essential groundwork. A second trip is where Japan really opens up. Instead of racing between must-see landmarks, you get to slow down, go deeper into…
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First Time in Japan?
Here’s Your Complete Pre-Trip Planning Guide: Planning a trip to Japan can feel overwhelming. Between the language barrier, the transportation systems, and the sheer number of things to see, it’s easy to get lost before you even book a flight. This guide breaks down everything a first-time visitor needs to know: from when to go,…