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Introduction When you go to Japan, you need to be very mindful of how you behave in public. Japanese culture emphasizes a concept called wa, or social harmony, which shapes how people conduct themselves in shared spaces. People in Japan are far more aware of how their behavior affects others, whereas in the West (especially…
Alright, so you have your flights booked, an itinerary set up, so what else is there to do before you leave? Well, quite a lot! Step 1: Create an Account on Visit Japan Web If you want to make your arrival into Japan as seamless as possible, make an account on Visit Japan Web. You…
This is the part of the trip where you need to think about what is important to you, as flights are the most expensive component of budgeting a trip to Japan. What I Actually Spent on Flights (And What You Should Expect) In my case, about 50% of my $6,000 total trip budget went to…
Japan For Idiots 