Tokyo Torii gate with communications tower icon representing Tokyo Tokyo
Megacity capital — temples, tech, street fashion, world-class food
Osaka Takoyaki pan with three balls icon representing Osaka street food Osaka
Kitchen of Japan — street food, nightlife, castle, friendly locals
Nara Deer head with antlers icon representing Nara sacred deer Nara
Sacred deer city — Todai-ji, ancient shrines, day trip from Kyoto
Okinawa Shisa lion-dog guardian icon representing Okinawa Ryukyu culture Okinawa
Tropical Japan — coral reefs, distinct Ryukyu culture, beaches
Kyoto Five-story pagoda with crimson roof tiers icon representing Kyoto Kyoto
Ancient capital — geisha districts, 1,600 temples, traditional Japan
Hiroshima Atomic Dome silhouette icon representing Hiroshima Hiroshima
History & peace — Peace Memorial, Miyajima Island, oysters
Hokkaido Geometric snowflake icon representing Hokkaido winter wilderness Hokkaido
Northern frontier — skiing, lavender fields, seafood, wilderness
Regional Japan Mount Fuji silhouette with snow cap icon representing Regional Japan Regional Japan
Nikko, Hakone, Kanazawa, Takayama, Japanese Alps
Visa and Entry Red Japanese passport with chrysanthemum seal icon representing visa and entry Visa & Entry
Entry rules, eVisa, and 90-day exemption explained
SIM and Connectivity Suica IC card with wave motif icon representing connectivity in Japan SIM & Connectivity
Best SIMs and eSIMs for staying connected in Japan
Money and Costs Yen symbol in red circle icon representing money and costs in Japan ¥ Money & Costs
Yen, IC cards, cash culture, and real travel costs
Getting Around Shinkansen bullet train nose profile icon representing getting around Japan Getting Around
Shinkansen, IC cards, metro, and the JR Pass explained
Food and Drink Ramen bowl with chopsticks icon representing Japanese food culture Food & Drink
Sushi, ramen, izakayas, and how to eat like a local
Festivals and Events Paper lantern with horizontal gold bands icon representing Japanese festivals Festivals & Events
Hanami, Gion Matsuri, Obon, and seasonal celebrations
Customs and Etiquette Bowing figure with obi belt icon representing Japanese customs and etiquette Customs & Etiquette
Shoes, chopsticks, onsens, and the unwritten rules
Language Tips Speech bubble with hiragana character icon representing Japanese language tips ã‚ Language Tips
Essential Japanese phrases for respectful confident travel
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