In many countries, tipping is expected and important to top up people’s hourly wage. In Japan, however, tipping is not part of everyday culture and can sometimes actually confuse people. Here’s our guide on tipping in Japan – and how you can show appreciation for a job well done.
Japan Travel Tips
The best advice for planning your trip to Japan – and getting around the country once you arrive.
12 Steps to Plan The Perfect Japan Trip
Planning your first trip to Japan can get overwhelming. Tokyo alone has enough sights, neighbourhoods, food spots, and day trips to fill months and then you start adding Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Hakone, or Mount Fuji into the mix. Agghh, my head hurts… but these are the steps that can help reduce the panic and help you create a more manageable plan.
Kyoto or Kanazawa? Which Should You Visit?
Kanazawa is often called Little Kyoto, leading some to suggest you skip Kyoto on your trip and head to Kanazawa instead. But is this really a good idea? Our guide helps you decide.
25 Ways to Save Money on Your Japan Trip
Japan has a reputation as an expensive destination – but it doesn’t have to be. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you save money on your trip.
How to Eat Low Carb – or Keto – in Japan
If you’re following a low-carb diet in Japan, you will be able to stick to things fairly easily. A stricter keto diet will be a bit more of a challenge – but it’s definitely not impossible. Here are our tips to keep your carb count down.
9 Things Not To Bring to Japan
When planning your Japan trip, it’s easy to focus solely on what you need to bring. But Japan has very strict rules about what you can’t bring into the country – or sometimes even take out of it. Some items that are perfectly normal at home, or on other trips you’ve taken, could get confiscated, … Read more
8 Ways Tourists Are Annoying People in Japan
Watch out on your Japan trip. A few things we might not think twice about doing at home, or even in another holiday destination, are just not done in Japan, and we’re (often inadvertently) upsetting the local people by doing them. Here’s what to be aware of so you don’t make the same mistake.
Where to Get Western Breakfasts in Japan
Want to start your day with a familiar meal during your trip to Japan? Here are 10 suggestions of places that might help. They’re where to go if you want to breakfast on pastries, sandwiches or a full-on bacon and egg extravaganza.