Japan Travel Guide
Cultural and historical treasures abound in this beautiful Asian country. If futuristic sights mixed with an ancient past is something that you get a kick out of, then Japan is the place for you. Bountiful natural scenery, long coast lines, and ancient capital cities are bound to delight, and the food is out of this world.
By Carrie on July 28, 2011
Guest post by Todd Anderson: Living in a culture as different as Japan’s can be challenging for many Americans. I lived in Japan for six months during my junior year of college…
Posted in Features, Guest Authors, Japan Travel Guide | Tagged Asia, Cultural Observations, Cultural Travel, Guest Authors, living in Asia, people living in slums, study abroad, teach abroad, teach in Japan, Travel Japan |
By Carrie on August 1, 2010
Ten tips for travelers on a budget in Japan.
Posted in Budget Travel, Features, Japan Travel Guide, Travel Advice | Tagged Budget Travel, japan budget travel, Japan Travel Guide, ryokan, Travel Advice, Travel Japan, youth hostels |
By Carrie on September 19, 2009
Tokyo, Japan might be one of the most expensive cities in the world to visit, but sightseeing won’t break your bank book if you spent your time taking advantage of Tokyo’s free attractions.
Posted in Features, Japan Travel Guide | Tagged Japan Travel Guide, Tokyo, Travel Advice |
By Carrie on March 4, 2009
The Japanese Peach Blossom Festival is a special day for young women in Japan. Otherwise known as Hina Matsuri or Japanese Girl’s Day, this special tradition is held each year on March 3.
Posted in Cultural Travel, Japan Travel Guide | Tagged Art, Cultural Travel, Festivals, Holidays, Japan Travel Guide, Travel Advice |
By Carrie on February 4, 2009
One of the pure joys of traveling is discovering the culinary delights that are at your fingertips. Japan, in particular, is a gastronomes paradise.
The challenge to eating in Japan lies not only in finding local food and ordering successfully, but following the rules of table etiquette so you don’t make any social blunders.
Posted in Cultural Travel, Japan Travel Guide | Tagged Cultural Travel, Food and Drink, Japan Travel Guide, Restaurants, Travel Advice |
By Carrie on January 17, 2009
The Japanese are experts at urban landscaping, and one of their most superb examples is Kyoto’s Golden Pavilion, also known as Kinkaku-ji, formally known as Rokuon-ji or “Deer Garden Temple”.
Posted in Features, Japan Travel Guide, Travel Advice | Tagged Architecture, Cultural Travel, Islands, Japan Travel Guide, Photography, Temples, Things to Do in Japan, Travel Advice, Travel Japan, Travel Photography |
By Carrie on August 28, 2008
One of my favorite photos from Japan is of these colorful little temple dolls. We found them at the last station in a temple 6.3km from the top of Mt. Fuji. Although the weather refused to cooperate with us that day, we still had a great time exploring the area despite the fact that the [...]
Posted in Japan Travel Guide, Photography | Tagged Japan Travel Guide, Mountains, Photography, Temples |
By Carrie on March 27, 2008
I snapped this photo as we were driving in downtown Osaka. I think it brings new meaning to “Bright Lights, Big City.”
Posted in Japan Travel Guide, Photography | Tagged Architecture, Osaka, Photo Moment |
By Carrie on January 14, 2008
Any country is A-OK in my books when their construction workers look like this. Japanese construction workers must be the best-dressed in the world!
Posted in Japan Travel Guide, Travel Advice | Tagged Japan Travel Guide, Photo Moment |
By Carrie on January 6, 2008
Osaka is a colorful city with a little something for everyone. It also boasts one of the most charming places I’ve ever been to in all my travels. This was my choice for sightseeing in Osaka and we thoroughly enjoyed spending our afternoon strolling through this gorgeous park. I highly recommend it to anyone interested [...]
Posted in Cultural Travel, Japan Travel Guide | Tagged Architecture, Museums, Osaka |
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