Japan Hidden Sake Paradises: Best Station Bars and Kakuuchi Spots in Tohoku
Planning a Tohoku travel itinerary? Discover the ultimate 2-week guide to Northeast Japan’s best sake, station bars, and Kakuuchi spots without needing a car.
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Japan Tachinomi Guide in Tokyo and Osaka: Navigating the Best Standing Bars and Yokocho Alleys
Want to experience real Japanese nightlife? Discover the best Tachinomi standing bars and yokocho alleyways in Tokyo and Osaka, from Shimbashi to Ura-Namba.
Japan What is Tachinomi? Why Japan’s Standing Bars Are the Ultimate Travel Trend (and Why It’s Not Bad Manners)
Planning a Japan trip? Discover the booming trend of Tachinomi (Japanese standing bars and standing-and-drinking culture) in Tokyo and Osaka, and why it's not bad manners.
Japan What is Kakuuchi? Beginner’s Guide to Japan’s Cheapest & Most Authentic Bar Experience
What is Kakuuchi? Discover how to drink premium cheap sake in Tokyo inside working Japanese liquor stores. Master the rules, history, and etiquette of Kakuuchi bars.
Japan The Practical Beginner’s Guide to Tachinomi & Kakuuchi: How to Sip, Order, and Blend In Like a Local
Want to try Japan's standing bars but don't know how? Here is a practical beginner's guide to Tachinomi and Kakuuchi etiquette, how to order, and how to spot the best local dishes.
Japan Shirakawa 1 Day Itinerary for History, Ramen & Sake in Fukushima
Planning a day trip to Shirakawa in Fukushima as the first stop of our 13-day Tohoku journey! Discover a walking itinerary covering Komine Castle, authentic ramen, Nanko Park, and a historic brewery, alongside transport options by Shinkansen, bus, or local train.
Japan Is Japan Hard for Vegetarians, Vegans, and Travelers with Food Allergies?
Traveling to Japan with dietary restrictions? Discover the honest truth about hidden fish stock, allergen labelling, essential apps, and practical tips to eat safely and stress-free.
Japan How do I Get Internet Data in Japan? (eSIM vs Pocket Wi-Fi)
In our previous guide, [Is English Spoken in Japan? How to Survive Without Japanese], we highlighted how modern apps like Google Maps and Google Lens are absolute lifesavers for navigating trains and reading restaurant menus on the go. But here is the catch: those indispensable tools require an active, reliable internet connection to work. If […]
Japan First Trip to Japan? 12 Questions that We are Frequently Asked
Whenever my Japanese wife and I catch up with our friends back in the UK or here in Canada, the conversation almost always steers towards one particular topic: travelling to Japan. With Japan being such a bucket-list destination, everyone seems to be planning their first proper trip there at the moment. As a British-Japanese couple […]
Japan Is English Spoken in Japan? How to Survive Without Japanese
Worried about the language barrier? Discover how much English is spoken in Japan, why a smile connects with the local culture, and how to use Google Lens smoothly.