Japan Travel Guide

Kintetsu Kyoto Line (Recommended)From Kintetsu-Kyoto Station (inside Kyoto Station)Time: 35 minutes (Express) to Kintetsu NaraCost: ¥760Frequency: Every 30 minutesDirect and...

Types of Sushi RestaurantsKaiten-zushi (conveyor belt): Most accessible. ¥100–500 per plate. Great for trying many things.Standing sushi bars: Counter-only, order...

The Answer: No, Never (With One Exception)Japan is one of the few countries where tipping is not just unnecessary but...

The RealityJapan is extraordinary to live in — safe, clean, efficient, outstanding food and culture. But expat life has genuine...

Working Holiday in JapanJapan's Working Holiday Visa allows young people (18–30, some countries up to 35) to live and work...

Kyoto's Geisha CultureKyoto has about 200 active geiko (Kyoto's term for geisha) and maiko (apprentice geisha) — far more than...

Temple vs Shrine: The DifferenceShrines (jinja): Shinto places of worship. Identified by torii gates (usually orange-red), shimenawa rope decorations, and...