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Experience “the Land of the Rising Sun,” where tradition meets modernity. The skyline features high-rise buildings, ancient temples and snow-capped mountains.
Not sure exactly where to go in Japan? Click the blue buttons to get a quick view of which cities in Japan that match your interests. Browse all Japan blog posts below.
Weather in Japan: 4 Seasons.
Jan-Feb: Winter
Mar-May: Spring / Cherry Blossom
Jun-July: Summer / Rainy season
Sep-Dec: Autumn
Local Currency: Japanese Yen
Time Difference: 2 Hrs Ahead (GMT +6) + Daylight savings
Major Languages: Japanese
Major Religion: Shinto, Buddhism
Power Socket:
Most Popular Attractions:
Mt. Fuji
Himeji Castle
Harajuku, Tokyo
Meiji Shrine
Kinkaku-ji golden temple, Kyoto
Fushimi Inari / Torii Gates
Tokyo Disneyland
Tōdai-ji
Shinjuku Gyoen
Osaka Castle
Tokyo Imperial Palace
High Season:: Apr, May, Aug
Popular Events & Festivals in Japan:
Cherry Blossom Season
Plum Blossom Season
Gion Matsuri
Golden Week
Travel Diaries, Experiences, Tips
As the ancient capital of Japan, Nara boasts some of the most impressive sights (and deer!) throughout the country. There are indeed numerous beautiful temples in Nara, but you don’t have to worry about not being able to see everything in …
I went back to Japan at the end of sakura season in 2015. It was a trip with a few friends and we were on our final day in Osaka before catching a flight to Tokyo the next day. We …
Fukuoka, Japan is a large city close to Seoul. Its proximity to Korea has helped to establish its historical reputation as a trade centre and as a crossroads of different cultural influences. You’ll find this fame well-earned as there are …
