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Japanese Food & Culture
Discover authentic Japanese cuisine and culinary traditions

Vinegared rice combined with various ingredients such as seafood, vegetables, and occasionally tropical fruits. Sushi is one of Japan's most iconic dishes and comes in many forms including nigiri, maki, and temaki.

Thick wheat flour noodles served either hot in a broth or cold with a dipping sauce. Udon has a chewy texture and can be topped with various ingredients such as tempura, tofu, or vegetables.

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".

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.
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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
Japan runs on time—until it doesn't. Learn last-train habits, rush hour avoidance, and how to plan transit like a local.
- ✓Last-train planning mindset
- ✓Rush hour avoidance guidance
- ✓Buffer time for mega-stations
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
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
Japan at a Glance
Interesting facts and figures about Japan
Islands in Japan
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