Japan travel: Kyoto or Osaka for a base? In September I’m going to Japan with my father (60+ year old) for 2 weeks. We fly to Tokyo, stay there for 6 days, then have 7 days to explore other places in Japan. Our return flight is from Osaka. Which city would be better to book a hotel: Kyoto or Osaka? We want to go to Osaka, Kyoto, Himeji, Nara and Hiroshima. Is this doable in 7 days? …

Chile / Patagonia in November, Japan in March, or both? So where I am, tickets to Santiago aren’t actually too bad. A few hundred USD round trip. And my partner and I would mostly be staying in hostels / camp sites (I’m aware it’s still the shoulder season in November in Patagonia so not ideal camping). But we’ve been talking about doing that trip for a while now. My aunt approached me recently abou…

Japan e-visa – Deferred entry Hello. I am planning go to Japan in end-November. I am aware that I can only apply for a Japan e-visa 3 months before my entry date. However, am I able to apply now for a date in September, and still use the approved e-vsia to enter in end-November? Would appreciate any input! submitted by /u/Happy_Fuel_678

Tips on places to travel in Japan/get a JRPass? Travelling to Japan with a mate for our first time and wondering if our itinerary sounds good? We’re there for 3 weeks from 02/11/24 to 23/11/24 2 November 2024 (arrival) staying at a hotel near the airport 3 November 2024- 12 November 2024 stay somewhere in Tokyo (only plans so far are to do Disney and Shibuya) 12 November 2024 to 21 November 2…

Did you prefer Korea or Japan? Hi all! I’m Canadian, F27 and recently went to Japan for 6 weeks. While I was there I had a ton of other travellers raving that they LOVED Korea and Seoul was a cooler older sister to Tokyo and had more to offer. In what ways did you find the countries vastly different? I loved the night-life in Tokyo but at times felt a little unsafe. Aside f…

Scandinavian letters in name | Travel to Australia and Japan Hi! I am going to Melbourne and Tokyo later this year, and I am lucky enough to have been named with a lot of Scandinavian letters in my name (Ø, Å). Do any others have experience with this in these countries. In my Australia visa I have changed the “ø” to “oe” and the “å” to “aa”. Do you think this will cause any issues. Thanks in advance! …

“Japan-like” travel destinations ? I know the title is a little strange and Japan is too unique to find another travel destination similar to it. I was living in Japan for the last 3 years and I fell in love with the country (at least when it came to traveling). Specifically what I mean by “Japan-like” places is – Great nature Easy to get around using public transport Rela…

How the Yen’s Slide Is Undermining Japan’s Defense Buildup Japan is struggling to fund plans that would significantly bolster its military readiness amid rising regional threats.

Japanese Yen 160/$ and I have some Yens in cash. Should I take the cash I have to Japan or should I use credit card in japan? Yen is cheap now meaning cash value is low. Should I not use the cash I have now and just use credit card benefiting the exchange rate now? submitted by /u/Defiant-Tomatillo851

What season is best to visit Japan? Hi! To previous Japan travellers, help me out plsss. Planning to visit Japan for the first time with the boyfriend. Choosing between November or December? November-Fall or December-winter? Thank you! submitted by /u/Powerful-Tangerine68

Japan bullet train So my question is. If I take the bullet train from Tokyo to Hiroshima is it 100$ there and another 100 back? And will I be able to hop off in Kyoto on the way back from Hiroshima to Tokyo without having to pay another fee? submitted by /u/KCUFLAPD

Is Japan – South Korea – Thailand within 5-6 weeks possible? My sister (21) and I (20), who are from the Midwest, have always wanted to go on a trip together, and we have been talking about where we want to go next summer (beginning of May – June). We want to go to Japan since our grandma lives in Osaka, and my sister just spent a month in Seoul and fell in love with it. We also heard people rave about Th…

How are these street photos from Japan? submitted by /u/notanotheralias1

Japan Itinerary check Hi everyone, I’ve got just under 2 weeks in Japan in mid to late November, and was hoping to grab some feedback on this itinerary. This will be my first time here and am wondering whether you think this is a feasible itinerary and whether there is anything I could do to improve it. Thanks! This is where I am thinking for accommodation: Tokyo – S…

Need Help with Tamron Warranty Slip from Japan. Am I Screwed? I bought a Tamron 17-70 on January this year from Japan and have a slip saying warranty. I want to send my lens out for repair as it has some issues, but they told me to get an international warranty slip. I emailed the company that I bought the lens from and am waiting to hear them back. I looked at Tamron’s website and they said you must get …

Japan for new destinations or Paris immersion? Anniversary trip this fall in early October. Second trip to Japan (new cities and mountain areas) or Paris for a week long apartment stay for museums shopping and of course the food & wine. Love both cuisines. Very different experiences, both not new but revisiting. What are your thoughts here. Love to know. submitted by /u/Secret_Atmosp…

My trip to Japan in May 2024 (Osaka, Kyoto, Tokyo) submitted by /u/gabrielahearst

Japan itinerary help I will be taking a ~15 day trip to Japan followed by South Korea (~5 days) in September/October with the intention to see as much diversity as I can in an averagely relaxed speed. I have made a loaded list of cities that from various blogs etc. which grows by the day 😀 I am mainly attracted to culture, architecture/scenery, and history. The lis…

Japan beats U.S. U23s in last pre-Olympic tuneup Shota Fujio converted a penalty kick in the sixth minute and Mao Hosoya added a goal in the 69th as Japan beat the United States 2-0 in an Under-23 game on Tuesday night, the Americans’ last warmup ahead of the Olympics.

Visiting S Korea for a few days whilst travelling in Japan I am going to Japan for 6-7 weeks and have a direct return ticket LA-Tokyo. I plan to visit Seoul for a few days a week or so after arriving in Japan by purchasing a Tokyo-Seoul return ticket. Because I wanted a direct flight to and from Japan, this seemed to work out cheaper and allow me the week in Japan to settle when I first arrive and dro…