How to Stay Online in Japan: eSIM, Pocket WiFi, or SIM Card? (Stop Paying for Roaming!)
You cannot survive Tokyo without Google Maps. Here is your friend’s guide to getting fast, cheap internet the moment you land.
Author: guidetojapan
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Forget the Textbooks: The Only 5 Japanese Phrases You Actually Need to Survive
Worried about the language barrier? Don’t be. You don’t need to be fluent. You just need these 5 “Magic Words” to unlock smiles everywhere.
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When Should You Visit Japan? An Honest Guide to the 4 Seasons (and the One You Should Avoid)
Everyone talks about Cherry Blossoms. But have you heard about the “Secret Best Season”? Here is the truth about Japan’s weather, crowds, and festivals.
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Where Are All the Trash Cans?! A Survival Guide to Japan’s Streets (Trash, Toilets & Vending Machines)
Why you need to carry a plastic bag, how to use the “Spaceship Toilets,” and why you are never more than 50 meters from a drink.
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Izakaya 101: How to Drink, Eat, and “Kanpai” Like a Japanese Local
It’s not a bar. It’s not a restaurant. It’s an Izakaya. Here is your guide to the loud, delicious, and magical world of the Japanese Pub.
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Sushi Demystified: How to Eat Like a Pro (From Conveyor Belts to Fancy Counters)
Stop mixing wasabi in your soy sauce! Here is your friend’s guide to the two worlds of Japanese sushi: the fun “Kaiten” and the serious “Omakase.”
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Cash is King? The Truth About Money in Japan (Don’t Panic!)
Do you really need to carry a suitcase full of Yen? Is your credit card useless? Your friend is here to save you from “Coin Hell” and ATM stress.
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Naked with Strangers?! The Ultimate Guide to Onsen Etiquette (So You Don’t Panic)
Yes, you have to be naked. No, nobody is staring at you. Here is your step-by-step guide to Japan’s most relaxing tradition.
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The Ultimate Ramen Guide: How to Order, Slurp, and Eat Like a Pro
Stop queuing at Ichiran for a second. Let’s talk about the real world of Japanese ramen, from the “Four Kings” of broth to the scary ticket machine.
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Don’t Buy Keychains! 5 Authentic Japanese Souvenirs Your Friends Will Actually Love (Under $10)
Put down the plastic samurai sword. Here is the “Insider” list of cheap, cool, and delicious gifts you can find at any supermarket or drugstore.
