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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 rice cake made of mochigome, a short-grain japonica glutinous rice, and sometimes other ingredients such as water, sugar, and cornstarch. The rice is pounded into paste and molded into the desired shape.

Ball-shaped Japanese snack made of a wheat flour-based batter and cooked in a special molded pan. It is typically filled with minced or diced octopus, tempura scraps, pickled ginger, and green onion.

Finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea leaves. It is special in two aspects of farming and processing: the green tea plants are shade-grown for about three weeks before harvest, and the stems and veins are removed during processing.
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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
For rural areas, nature trips, and off-the-grid routes, renting a car can be the best move—if you plan it right.
- ✓Best for rural exploration
- ✓Tolls and parking expectations
- ✓When not to rent a car
The Japan Rail Pass offers unlimited travel on JR trains, including most shinkansen (bullet trains). Perfect for multi-city trips.
- ✓7, 14, or 21-day passes available
- ✓Cost-effective for long distances
- ✓Must be purchased before arrival
Japan's luggage forwarding is a travel superpower. Move city-to-city without dragging suitcases through stations.
- ✓Travel lighter between cities
- ✓Hotel-to-hotel forwarding basics
- ✓Coin locker strategy for day trips
Japan at a Glance
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Islands in Japan
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