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Japan Starts Here

08.07.2025

Can I Visit a Matcha Farm in Japan?

It might surprise you to learn that the best Matcha farms in Japan are located less than an hour from Kyoto. Plan your visit today.

Japan Starts Here

27.06.2025

Where (and When) to See Irises in Japan in 2026

Ayame, or irises, are one of Japan's most underrated flowers. Here's where (and when) to see amazing irises in Japan.

Japan Starts Here

27.06.2025

How (and Why) to Visit Sado Island

Is Sado Island worth visiting? Well, I can tell you that this idyll off the coast of Niigata is an absolute gem. Here's why.

Japan Starts Here

27.06.2025

Is Yamagata Worth Visiting on Your Trip to Japan?

Yamagata is overlooked, even within the context of the broader Tohoku region. Here's why you shouldn't miss it.

Japan Starts Here

27.06.2025

Where Can I Watch Noh in Japan?

Want to watch Noh in Japan? While Niigata prefecture's Sado Island is the most scenic place to see a performance, there are other options.

Japan Starts Here

25.06.2025

Your Search for Things to Do in Shimoda Ends Today

Even if you disregard its place in Japanese history, Shimoda is an amazing modern destination, and is home to some of Japan's best beaches.

Japan Starts Here

25.06.2025

How (and Why) to Take a Mt. Nokogiri Day Trip from Tokyo

Want to take a day trip from Tokyo, without the crowds of Nikko or Kamakura? Introducing Chiba prefecture's Mt. Nokogiri.

Japan Starts Here

24.06.2025

Why to Visit Japan During the Tsuyu, or Plum Rain

Japan's plum rain (tsuyu) has a bad reputation. Read about a recent journey of mine to learn why it can also be magical time to travel.

Japan Starts Here

23.06.2025

My Favorite Things to Do in Aizu-Wakamatsu

The wide array of things to do in Aizu-Wakamatsu disproves so many stereotypes and false ideas about what Japan's Fukushima prefecture.

Japan Starts Here

04.06.2025

Where Does the Shinkansen Go?

Can you take the Shinkansen to Mt. Fuji, or all the way to Sapporo? Read this post to learn where the Shinkansen does—and doesn't—go.

Japan Starts Here

04.06.2025

Should You Fly EVA Air to Japan?

Whether directly from Taipei, or via Taipei from the US or Europe, EVA Air can be an attraction option to Japan.

Japan Starts Here

04.06.2025

How (and Why) to Visit Japan's Motonosumi Shrine

Perched above the Sea of Japan in Yamaguchi prefecture, Motonosumi Shrine is like Fushimi Inari, but by the ocean. Here's how to visit.

Japan Starts Here

30.05.2025

These Are Japan's Best Peninsulas

In an island country like Japan, peninsulas (known as "half islands" in Japanese) are a big deal. These are the best peninsulas in Japan.

Japan Starts Here

22.05.2025

The Ultimate Guide to Teaching English in Japan

Thinking about teaching English in Japan? Whether as part of the JET Program or with a private school, here's what you need to know.

Japan Starts Here

15.05.2025

Tsukiji vs. Toyosu: Which Tokyo Fish Market is Better?

Contrary to rumor, Tsukiji Fish Market has not been abandoned in favor of the "new" Toyosu—quite to the contrary!

Japan Starts Here

15.05.2025

Is Visit Japan Web Still Required?

You can save time and trouble by filling out a digital arrival card on Visit Japan Web. But is it actually required?

Japan Starts Here

15.05.2025

What's the Cheapest Way to Get to Japan?

From miles and points to (rare, but possible) flight sales, here are some of the cheapest ways to fly to Japan.

Japan Starts Here

15.05.2025

Are Japan's Oki Islands Worth Visiting?

Japan's Oki Islands are one of the most remote destinations in the country. But are they actually worth visiting?

Japan Starts Here

13.05.2025

What Are the 12 Original Castles Left in Japan?

Want to visit one of Japan's original castles? Here's where to find the 12 original castles of Japan, as well as how (and why) to visit each.

Japan Starts Here

07.05.2025

The Ultimate Kanazawa Travel Guide

You search for things to do in Kanazawa, Japan's aptly-nicknamed "Kyoto of the North," ends today, thanks to my Kanazawa itinerary.

Japan Starts Here

06.05.2025

Is it Safe to Visit Fukushima Now?

To hear some people tell it, Japan's Fukushima will be a no-go zone for centuries or even millennia. But is this actually the case?

Japan Starts Here

06.05.2025

What's the Difference Between Onsen and Ryokan?

Wondering if you should stay in an onsen, a ryokan or both? Here's how to differentiate between onsen and ryokan.

Japan Starts Here

06.05.2025

How (and Why) to Visit Japan's Kintai-kyo Bridge

Kintai-kyo is perhaps Japan's most amazing bridge, especially in spring when sakura are in full bloom. Here's how to plan your visit.

Japan Starts Here

06.05.2025

Is Aizu-Wakamatsu Worth Visiting?

Among its charms, Aizu-Wakamatsu disproves the notion that Fukushima is nothing more than destroyed beaches and melted-down nuclear reactors.

Japan Starts Here

29.04.2025

Is Hagi, Japan Worth Visiting?

A perfectly preserved Samurai district on the Sea of Japan, Hagi is one of Japan's top hidden gems. Plan your Hagi itinerary today.

Japan Starts Here

29.04.2025

Is Naoshima Island Worth Visiting?

Should you visit Naoshima? Do you need to stay at Benesse House "Musuem Hotel"? Allow me to answer these questions—and all your questions.

Japan Starts Here

28.04.2025

Plan Your Setouchi Itinerary

Want to explore Japan's Seto Inland Sea? My Setouchi itinerary can help you explore this captivating, off-the-beaten-path region.

Japan Starts Here

28.04.2025

Is Shikoku or Kyushu Right for You?

Considering whether to visit Japan's sup-tropical islands of Shikoku and Kyushu? Let me litigate the Shikoku vs Kyushu debate for you.

Japan Starts Here

28.04.2025

Plan Your Shimonoseki Itinerary Today

The "last" city in Honshu (where it meets Kyushu), Shimonoseki is overlooked—but not overrated, as my Shimonoseki itinerary shows.

Japan Starts Here

26.04.2025

Is Tokyo Skytree or Tokyo Tower Better?

Many people confuse Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Tower, but these awesome Tokyo viewpoints couldn't be more different. Here's why!

Japan Starts Here

24.04.2025

Plan Your Japan Road Trip Itinerary Today

Japan is world-famous for its trains. Its roads? Not so much. However, I have a feeling my Japan road trip itinerary ideas might change that.

Japan Starts Here

22.04.2025

Plan Your Shikoku Road Trip Today

Although you can explore Shikoku by bus and rail, having a car—and my Shikoku road trip itinerary—will make your life much easier.

Japan Starts Here

22.04.2025

The Problem With the Meguro River Cherry Blossoms

The Meguro River is one of Tokyo's top cherry blossom spots—but seeing sakura here isn't as fun as it used to be.

Japan Starts Here

22.04.2025

Why You Should Visit Uwajima Castle

Uwajima is the smallest and most remote of Japan's 12 original castles, but it's still very worth visiting. Here's why.

Japan Starts Here

16.04.2025

30 Pictures to Inspire Your Japan Cherry Blossom Trip

I've taken a Japan cherry blossom trip nearly every year for the past 11 years. Here are some pictures to inspire your own sakura sojourn.

Japan Starts Here

15.04.2025

A Personal Account of My 2025 Japan Cherry Blossom Trip

2025 was the most unique Japan cherry blossom trip I've ever taken, for good and for bad. Here's how it went down.

Japan Starts Here

14.04.2025

How to See Plum Blossoms in Japan in 2026

Want to see Japan's plum blossoms in 2026? Here's what to know about the bloom of the ume (aka plum blossoms) in Japan.

Japan Starts Here

25.03.2025

The Ultimate Guide to Buying Shinkansen Tickets

Feel intimidated about riding the Shinkansen? Don't be! I'm here to demystify the process of buying Shinkansen tickets.

Japan Starts Here

25.03.2025

Where (and How) to See Early Cherry Blossoms in Japan in 2026

Want to see sakura, but can't travel in late March or early April? Here's where (and how) to see early blooming cherry blossoms in Japan.

Japan Starts Here

25.03.2025

The Ultimate Guide to Climbing Mount Fuji in 2025

Want to Climb Mt. Fuji? Here's how to do it without stress or complication, and without needing to book an expensive tour.

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Japan Starts Here - Travel

Can I Visit a Matcha Farm in Japan?

Where (and When) to See Irises in Japan in 2026

How (and Why) to Visit Sado Island

Is Yamagata Worth Visiting on Your Trip to Japan?

Where Can I Watch Noh in Japan?

Your Search for Things to Do in Shimoda Ends Today

How (and Why) to Take a Mt. Nokogiri Day Trip from Tokyo

Why to Visit Japan During the Tsuyu, or Plum Rain

My Favorite Things to Do in Aizu-Wakamatsu

Where Does the Shinkansen Go?

Should You Fly EVA Air to Japan?

How (and Why) to Visit Japan's Motonosumi Shrine

These Are Japan's Best Peninsulas

The Ultimate Guide to Teaching English in Japan

Tsukiji vs. Toyosu: Which Tokyo Fish Market is Better?

Is Visit Japan Web Still Required?

What's the Cheapest Way to Get to Japan?

Are Japan's Oki Islands Worth Visiting?

What Are the 12 Original Castles Left in Japan?

The Ultimate Kanazawa Travel Guide

Is it Safe to Visit Fukushima Now?

What's the Difference Between Onsen and Ryokan?

How (and Why) to Visit Japan's Kintai-kyo Bridge

Is Aizu-Wakamatsu Worth Visiting?

Is Hagi, Japan Worth Visiting?

Is Naoshima Island Worth Visiting?

Plan Your Setouchi Itinerary

Is Shikoku or Kyushu Right for You?

Plan Your Shimonoseki Itinerary Today

Is Tokyo Skytree or Tokyo Tower Better?

Plan Your Japan Road Trip Itinerary Today

Plan Your Shikoku Road Trip Today

The Problem With the Meguro River Cherry Blossoms

Why You Should Visit Uwajima Castle

30 Pictures to Inspire Your Japan Cherry Blossom Trip

A Personal Account of My 2025 Japan Cherry Blossom Trip

How to See Plum Blossoms in Japan in 2026

The Ultimate Guide to Buying Shinkansen Tickets

Where (and How) to See Early Cherry Blossoms in Japan in 2026

The Ultimate Guide to Climbing Mount Fuji in 2025

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