Can you travel around Japan without speaking Japanese? Is language barrier going to be an issue, especially if you’re traveling outside the tourist hubs of Tokyo, Osaka & Kyoto?

Obon is when people in Japan tend to return to their hometowns – or travel around Japan. What does this mean for your Japan trip plans? Find out in this guide to traveling in Japan during Obon.

Find out about the most common regrets after someone’s first trip to Japan. We’ll give you practical, grounded ways to avoid those same pitfalls – so your trip feels amazing, connected and just right for you.

In this Mt. Fuji tour guide from Japan Travel Pros, we’ll give you the real deal on how & when to see Mt. Fuji, what to do if you don’t, plus some solid ideas for day trips and overnights in the area.

It’s rainy season again in Japan. But that’s all part and parcel of being here. Japan has distinct seasons, as Japanese people love to point out. Let’s appreciate all the seasons here.. because hey, what other choice is there?!

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