When many of us think about Japanese food we tend to think about the fish dishes – sushi and sashimi – which leads a lot of people to wonder what on earth they are going to eat in Japan if they don’t like fish. Well, here are 13 suggestions for types of Japanese food – without fish – that you might want to try…
Japan Travel Tips
The best advice for planning your trip to Japan – and getting around the country once you arrive.
15 Mistakes Not To Make On Your Japan Trip
There are a lot of mistakes you can make on a trip to Japan – and a lot of posts covering them. Normally these lists are all about etiquette – don’t blow your nose in public, don’t eat and walk, don’t talk too loudly on trains, don’t tip – and they are all valid points if you don’t want to be ‘that tourist’ – but, there are also a few mistakes that don’t get mentioned in every list like this that I think you need to know about.
Is the Klook Value Train Pass Worth It?
The other day I got an email from the ticket company Klook talking about their new ‘JR Pass’ saying it could save cash. Considering the old one is no longer worth buying for most people, I was intrigued – and so, I decided to check things out and ask, will the new Klook JR Pass – also known as the Value Rail Pass save you money?
What to Do if There’s an Earthquake Alert During Your Japan Trip
I wasn’t supposed to write a post today, but, today is January 2nd, 2024 and yesterday, the news that Japan had been hit by a 7.6 magnitude earthquake reminded me, that when the earthquake alarm sounded on my last trip, I didn’t know what to do. So, I thought maybe some of you reading this might not either – so, here’s what to know if the earthquake alarm sounds on your trip.
How to Transfer Your Luggage Between Hotels in Japan
There are a lot of differences between local travelers and foreign tourists on Japanese trains – but one of the big ones is that we’re all lugging massive cases while the local travelers don’t have any. One reason for this is that locals usually send big cases in advance via a luggage transport service. I tried this three times on my last trip, and it made every journey more pleasant. So, here’s my guide for using luggage transfer in Japan.
Is The Japan Rail Pass Worth It After the Price Rise? Probably Not.
The Japan Rail Pass used to be the way most tourists would travel around Japan as it was pretty cost-effective, but, since the price went up in October 2023, the chances are that the Whole Japan Rail Pass pass is no longer worth buying for most Japan trips So, when might it pay off – and what are the alternatives?
Sim vs. ESim vs. Pocket Wifi – Which is Better for Your Japan Trip?
Having a decent internet connection is going to make your Japan trip easier and there are now more ways than ever to get online in Japan. You can pick from local wifi, a roaming package, a Japanese SIM card, an eSim, or pocket wifi (also known as portable wifi) – but which is better for you? We help you decide.
The Easy Way to Add Suica to Your iPhone or Apple Watch
One way to get on buses and subways in Japan is tapping a small plastic card called a Suica IC Card onto the ticket barriers to pay for your fare – but, now you can also add a digital Suica to your iPhone or Apple Watch – but why might that be a good idea, and how do you do it? Here’s my (easy) guide…