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Japanese Food & Culture
Discover authentic Japanese cuisine and culinary traditions

Seafood or vegetables that have been battered and deep fried. The batter is light and airy, creating a delicate and crispy coating. Tempura is typically served with a dipping sauce called tentsuyu.

A Japanese noodle soup dish with Chinese-style wheat noodles served in a meat or fish-based broth, often flavored with soy sauce or miso, and topped with ingredients such as sliced pork, dried seaweed, and green onions.

Thin noodles made from buckwheat flour, either served chilled with a dipping sauce or in hot broth as a noodle soup. Soba has been a staple of Japanese cuisine for thousands of years.

High-quality Japanese beef known for its marbled appearance, tenderness, and rich flavor. Wagyu literally means "Japanese cow" and refers to specific breeds of cattle that are genetically predisposed to intense marbling.
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Best Time to Visit
Choose the perfect season for your Japan adventure
Cherry blossoms, pleasant weather, and spring festivals make this the most popular season.
Peak Season
🌡️ 10-20°C / 50-68°F
Vibrant festivals, fireworks, and beach activities. Hot and humid weather.
Festival Season
🌡️ 25-35°C / 77-95°F
Stunning fall foliage, comfortable temperatures, and harvest season delicacies.
Highly Recommended
🌡️ 15-25°C / 59-77°F
Winter sports, hot springs, and beautiful illuminations. Less crowded.
Budget-Friendly
🌡️ 0-10°C / 32-50°F
Getting Around Japan
Efficient and convenient transportation options
Kyoto is beautiful and slower. Learn when to use buses, when taxis are worth it, and how to avoid losing time.
- ✓When buses are best (and when they are not)
- ✓Subway coverage explained
- ✓Taxi strategy for time savings
Essential apps to help you navigate Japan's complex transit system with real-time updates and route planning.
- ✓Google Maps (English support)
- ✓Hyperdia (train schedules)
- ✓NAVITIME (comprehensive)
Rechargeable IC cards (Suica, Pasmo) make local transportation seamless. Use for trains, buses, and even convenience stores.
- ✓Easy tap-and-go payment
- ✓Usable nationwide
- ✓Refundable deposit
Japan at a Glance
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