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Latest Japan Entry Requirements InsideJapan Tours

WebDownload a copy. Latest Japan Entry Requirements. Last updated 04 October 2023, 00:00 BST. Summary. Since October 2022, Japan is fully open without the …

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Japanese Culture: Everything you need to know

WebJapanese Culture. Japan has a fascinating and multifaceted culture; on the one hand it is steeped in the deepest of traditions dating back thousands of years; on the other it is a …

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Our top tips for travel in Japan InsideJapan Tours

WebVisa: 0120 133 1363. Be sure to take the phone number of your card issuer with you to Japan - if you have a problem with your card then most likely a quick call to your card …

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Japanese Religion Shinto, Buddhism and belief system

WebIn essence, Shintoism is the spirituality of this world and this life, whereas Buddhism is concerned with the soul and the afterlife. This explains why for the Japanese the two …

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Yakuzen: Healthy train travel in Japan InsideJapan Blog

WebYakuzen is the Japanese term for cuisine that blends kanpo (Chinese herbal medicine) with food. This makes eating herbs, and other foodstuffs that are good for you, …

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Hot-spring bathing in Japan InsideJapan Tours

WebThe temperatures vary widely, from nearly 100ºC (211ºF) to as cool as 20ºC (68ºF). Hot-spring baths come in many varieties: indoors or outdoors; gender-separated …

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Travel to Japan in October

Web2) Early sunsets. Tourists are often caught out by early sunsets – I know I was. In October, twilight will be upon you sooner than you think – typically around 5pm – …

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Rituals, Celebrations and Festivals in Japan InsideJapan …

WebMany of Japan’s major festivals take place at this time of year, in mid-summer, and will often incorporate a ‘Bon-Odori’ where the whole town comes dressed …

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Travelling to Japan with autism: Four top tips

WebFollow the clearly labelled signs and don’t worry if you miss one. The trains are quiet inside, so do not speak on the phone as it is considered very rude. Having …

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Being vegetarian in Japan: A survival guide InsideJapan Blog

WebWhilst the term dashi simply refers to a general type of soup or cooking stock, in practice this nearly always means fish stock – and it forms the base of many Japanese …

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A smokers' guide to Japan InsideJapan Tours

WebAccording to OECD data, smoking as a percentage of population has been steadily declining in most developed countries for many years. Japan has always been …

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How To Onsen: The Complete Guide Japanese Etiquette 101

WebThe prerequisites of an official onsen are that the water must contain at least one of the 19 designated chemical elements that naturally occur in hot spring water, and …

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Sakoku: 220 years of self isolation InsideJapan Tours

WebThe policy of seclusion or ‘Sakoku’ (鎖国 lit. Chained/locked country) was enacted by the Tokugawa Shogun, Iemitsu from 1633 and meant that most Japanese …

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Japanese etiquette 101: Our top 10 tips InsideJapan Tours Blog

Web1) TAKE OFF YOUR SHOES. Number one, the Golden Rule, is so important that we decided to put it in capitals. This is the one instance in which the Japanese will …

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The Guide to Christmas in Japan

Web3. Christmas is actually Valentine’s Day. Whilst Christmas in Europe and indeed most of the Western world is all about being with your family (to facilitate the …

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Cradle to the grave – birth, marriage and death in Japan

WebEvery culture has rituals and ceremonies that mark the key stages of life – usually birth, marriage, and death. In many cases, these rituals have a religious …

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Kengo Kuma: Finding Architectural Harmony InsideJapan Tours

WebKengo Kuma has been in the news most recently as the designer of the new Japan National Stadium, the planned site for the Tokyo Olympics. But his prominence as …

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More than hot water: The onsen story InsideJapan Tours

WebMuch more than a dip in a bath, the ‘onsen’ culture stretches way back. One of Japan’s oldest books, the Nihon Shoki written in 720, documents onsen including …

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