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5 Guided Tours Where You Can Experience Tokyo Like A Local
Crash courses in bar lingo, uncovering secret hideouts and boozing up in suburbs, these tours will show you the true Tokyo.
By Lucy Dayman 6 min read
A Beginner’s Guide to Climbing Mt. Fuji
First-time tips for climbing Japan's iconic peak.
GaijinPot’s 2019 Cherry Blossom Contest Winner and Top 20 Photos
And the #gaijinpotsakura grand prize goes to...
Ink and Onsen: How to Enjoy Hot Springs If You Have Tattoos
A guide to experiencing Japan's hot springs - even when you're inked.
Pressing Pause on The Tokyo Rush with Two Days in Tottori
My brief escape to healing hot springs, deserts and mountains.
Why Are These Things So Expensive in Japan?
Movies, pizza, bullet trains and mobile phones seem more expensive in Japan than elsewhere. Here's how you can save.
8 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do in Nippori
We’ve tapped into the insider information of Sakura Hotel Nippori to bring you ideas that you won’t find in the local guidebooks.
Ultimate Guide to the Most Popular Japan Art Festival: Setouchi Triennale
Advice from a local expert on how to get the most out of Japan's No. 1 scenic art destination.
3 Simple Ways to Discover Japan’s Unique Food Culture
Let Japan and its unique culture of food blow your mind — and your senses — with amazing “konbini,” exclusive “ekiben” and subterranean “depachika.”
Why You Need to Experience Kagura, Japan’s Oldest Performance Art
When demons invite you to dance, you obviously say yes.
How Did Cherry Blossom Viewing Start in Japan?
We asked hanami revelers if they knew the origins of cherry blossom viewing.
7 Food Theme Parks and Museums in Japan for the Hungry Traveler
Take a culinary adventure to these Japanese destinations where playing with your food is encouraged!
