The Ultimate Travel Guide for Tokyo

There’s other place quite like Tokyo.  The largest city in the world, Tokyo is a place where the ancient clashes with the future.  It’s at once quiet, reserved, polite, riotous, electric, and wild.  It’s a city you could spend a lifetime in, and still find hidden corners you’ve never found every day of your life.  A visit to Tokyo is a non-negotiable must-do for any world traveler, but with the language gap, and vastly different culture, the planning can be daunting.  Here are the critical bits of info that’ll help you plan your trip to this absolutely astounding city. Continue reading The Ultimate Travel Guide for Tokyo

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10 Cultural Do’s and Don’ts in Japan

Japan is a country where the ancient clashes with the future.  The culture is steeped in tradition and rooted in ancient customs. Politeness is a way of life in Japan, and the general foundation for behavior is that if, in any way, what you are doing could offend or inconvenience someone else, you don’t do it.  Here are a few of the simple rules to follow so you’re not offending the people of Japan. Continue reading 10 Cultural Do’s and Don’ts in Japan