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Jay Tee
Jan 18
Can you Bring Your Prescription Medicine into Japan?
Japan is somewhat notorious (and quite rightly so!) for its strict stance on illegal drugs and lack of clarity on importing necessary...
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Jay Tee
Jan 5
Sakura Season: Cherry Blossom Viewing in Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe
Updated with link to OFFICIAL 2025 Sakura Predictions! Cherry blossoms, known as "sakura" in Japanese, hold a special place in the hearts...
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Jay Tee
Nov 26, 2024
Are Japanese people "Xenophobic?"
"English not spoken here..." Reluctance to use English does not equate to being xenophobic. Japanese speakers often struggle with English...
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Jay Tee
Nov 19, 2024
Hot Springs and Tattoos: the Japanese Cultural Perspective
Hot springs in Japan, also known as onsen, hold a significant cultural and historical importance. These natural thermal baths are popular...
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Jay Tee
Nov 11, 2024
The Best (and Worst) Times to Visit Japan
Too hot for you? Probably. I recommend to wannabe Japan visitors online that avoiding Japanese summer outright is the best. For most...
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Jay Tee
Nov 4, 2024
Travel Off the Beaten Path in Japan with these Insider Tips!
Numerous tourists express a fondness for exploring off-the-beaten-path destinations, yet still insist on visiting the same few popular...
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Jay Tee
Oct 28, 2024
Where are our Cruise Shore Excursions?
When will they be released? Will more be added later? Providing shore excursions is a multifaceted endeavor that requires careful...
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Jay Tee
Oct 21, 2024
Is There A "Kobe City View?"
Yes, and there are other things to see here, too! Kobe is a spread out city with a compact downtown area that has a confusing layout....
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Jay Tee
Oct 15, 2024
Fall Leaf Changing in Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe
It's time for the weather to cool off, and the trees in Japan are just starting to show their true colors! The mountains and hillsides...
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Jay Tee
Oct 7, 2024
Business Hours in Japanese Shops
Here in Japan, shops and restaurants have long been adjusting their hours to better suit the locals. Most places don't get a lot of...
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Jay Tee
Oct 3, 2024
Walk in Crowds without Losing Your Mind
Crowds aren't your thing, but you still want to see those famous sights that everyone else is flocking to. Sometimes you just can't avoid...
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Jay Tee
Sep 30, 2024
How to 'Tip' Like a Japanese Person
In many Western cultures, tipping is a common practice to show appreciation for good service. However, in Japan, tipping is not a...
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Jay Tee
Sep 26, 2024
What's the Weather Like in Japan?
Japan is a country that experiences a wide variety of weather due to its unique geographical location and topography. Situated on the...
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Jay Tee
Sep 23, 2024
Cruise lines lie: This port isn't in Osaka City... and that one's not in Kyoto City, either!
I recently encountered a situation in a Facebook cruise group where a cruise company was trying to pass off a stop in Wakayama as being...
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Jay Tee
Sep 19, 2024
A Tattooed Person in Japan
In recent years, tattooing has become a popular form of personal expression for many people around the world. However, foreign tourists...
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Jay Tee
Sep 16, 2024
The Soothing Hues of Kansai's Autumn Leaves
During the autumn season, the Japanese countryside transforms into a breathtaking display called "Kouyou" in Japanese, known in English...
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Jay Tee
Sep 12, 2024
Finding Your Stateroom...Again!
This won't help you navigate a ship's complicated deck plan the first time you need to find your cabin aboard a cruise ship. sorry, can't...
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Jay Tee
Sep 8, 2024
Hanging Things Up in a Cruise Line Stateroom
No matter which cruise line you prefer, they all seem to have the same issue—where to hang drying wet swimsuits or hand-washed clothing...
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Jay Tee
Sep 5, 2024
Uncover the Hidden Gems of Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe
There are countless breathtaking sights waiting to be discovered in Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe that extend far beyond the typical temples and...
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Jay Tee
Sep 2, 2024
Christmas in Japan? Winter Fun in the Kansai Area
[Updated 8 Nov 2024 with links to Autumn and Winter events for 2024] Christmas decorations are up and events happen all over Japan...
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