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Japanese Food & Culture
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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.

A savory pancake containing a variety of ingredients. The name is derived from the word okonomi, meaning "how you like" or "what you like", and yaki meaning "cooked". It is often referred to as "Japanese pizza" or "Japanese pancake".

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
Sometimes buses beat trains on price—and occasionally on convenience. Learn when to use highway buses and night buses.
- ✓When buses are better than trains
- ✓Night bus comfort tips
- ✓Pros/cons breakdown
JR East/West/Kyushu and other regional passes can be a better deal than the nationwide JR Pass—especially for focused trips.
- ✓Better value for region-focused trips
- ✓Works well with shinkansen segments
- ✓Often easier than nationwide pass planning
Small etiquette rules make your travel smoother: escalators, queues, quiet cars, priority seats, and station behavior.
- ✓Queueing and on-train etiquette
- ✓Escalator conventions
- ✓Priority seat awareness
Japan at a Glance
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