Japan, read slowly.
Essays on travel, food, and everyday life in Japan — for the trip you are planning, and the one you are still dreaming about.
Latest essays
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eSIM or pocket wifi: how to stay connected in Japan
Two questions settle it before you even land: does your phone support eSIM, and how many of you are traveling together? Current rates and the fine print that trips people up, as of this writing.
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The quiet rules of the onsen
Hot-spring bathing looks intimidating from the outside. In practice, almost every rule comes down to a single idea: keep the shared water clean.
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Do you actually need a Japan Rail Pass?
The pass used to be an automatic yes for first-time visitors. After the 2023 price rise, the honest answer is: do the math for your route first.