03/08/2018
Gifts
You only find "Square Water Melon", "White Strawberry" and $10 piece of chocolate in Japan. No, people usually do not eat them regularly, they are used mainly as gifts.When you come back from Japan, what should you bring back?
You only find "Square Water Melon", "White Strawberry" and $10 piece of chocolate in Japan. No, people usually do not eat them regularly, they are used mainly as gifts.When you come back from Japan, what should you bring back?
There are many types of hotels in Japan and they are- Capsule Hotel / Sauna Hotel- Minsyuku (Japanese Style Bed and Breakfast)- Business Hotel- Love Hotel- City HotelYou can spend $15 per night to over $400 per night or more.
You can stay in downtown Tokyo and Osaka Metro area for $15 to $50 per night if you use capsule hotel. You can check for availability using any of the travel booking sites including hotels.com, expedia.com and so on.They are so cheap and very popular, so you need to book early. Those capsule hotels are usually provide big bath and sauna.
Tattoo is considered that you are a part of gang organization (or Yakuza) in Japan. There for many establishments (mainly public baths, sauna and Onsen) prohibits people with tattoo from entering. It includes one point tattoo like a little butterfly and flower and even a name except for medical reasons.If you have one point tattoo, we suggest you buy a sticker to cover your tattoo. You can questio...
Buisness as usual: A police officer takes a passport from a passenger at Narita International Airport, Chiba Prefecture, during a security check in August 2013. Tourists staying in Japan for less than three months must always carry a passport. | KYODOAlso police has a right to search your possession in Japan without court order. Well, actually they do not, but they do ask you "If it is okay." ... ...
Guns are banned in japan or they are strictly controlled. I heard one point that even a police guns have no bullet in the first chamber. This does not mean Japan has no mass murders ... just guns are not often used.Oh by the way, Japanese swords are not permitted either. Did you know that?So, if you are visiting Japan, DO NOT BRING YOUR KNIFE!!!Any fixed knife containing a blade length of 15 cm or...
Tokyo Motor Show, Omocha (Toy) Show and other trade shows in Japan may be the place to go. When you know you are going to Japan, check what kind of trade shows are available while you are in Japan.
Many people go to Tokyo and Kyoto when they go to Japan. But you should extend your visit to Osaka. If you like good foods, Osaka is your destination.Those pictures are taken at Dotonbori.
Shinjyuku Golden Gai (Street) has some of the smallest bars in Japan but it is always packed with people.https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066457-d480651-Reviews-Shinjuku_Golden_Gai-Shinjuku_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinjuku_Golden_Gai
When you go to Japan, try visiting a barber shop in Japan. You should look for haircut and shave and shampoo price for 2,500 ~ 3,900 yen. You don't need to go to places that charges any more. I would no go to places like QB club for 1,000 yen. Barber shop is one of a kind experience. You definitely should try.