Japan Travel Tips

🎍 Hatsumode: Start the Year Like an Anime Hero!

Discover Japan’s New Year shrine visits—Hatsumode! From Tokyo’s Meiji Shrine to anime-famous Kanda Myojin, find out where to pray, what to do, and how to join Japan’s most spiritual holiday tradition.

2025.11.07

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Onsen Advanced Guide: The Tradition of Tōji (Long-Term Healing Stays in Hot Springs)

Discover Japan’s ancient tōji tradition — long-term hot spring stays for healing and wellness. Learn how it works, where to go, and why travelers should try it.

2025.11.06

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The Hidden Science of Japanese Onsen – Why They Work Wonders on Your Body

Discover the secret science behind Japanese hot springs! Learn why onsen make your skin silky, ease sore muscles, and improve your sleep—and how to bathe safely like a pro.

2025.09.30

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Onsen in Anime: Hot Springs That Anime Fans Can Actually Visit

From classic hot spring episodes to real-life onsen towns featured in anime, discover where fiction meets reality. A guide for anime fans who want to soak like their favorite characters.

2025.09.26

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5 Famous Onsen in Japan You Can Easily Visit (+ Hot Springs in Anime!)

Looking for hot springs in Japan? Discover 5 famous and easy-to-access onsen resorts, plus anime hot spring locations you can actually visit on your trip.

2025.09.25

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Soaking in Japan: A Beginner’s Guide to Onsen Culture

Discover the secrets of Japanese hot springs! Learn what onsen are, why Japanese people love them, how to bathe the right way, and the truth about tattoos in onsen culture.

2025.09.24

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Where to Stay in Japan: Ryokan, Minshuku, Pension, or Hotel? Tips You Need to Know

Discover the unique charms of Japanese accommodations—from ryokan with stunning meals to cozy minshuku. Learn key etiquette and tips to avoid mistakes.

2025.09.23

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