What Will I Find in the Onsen? At the larger onsen when you first walk out of the changing rooms and into the bathing area…
About What is the Difference between Onsen and Sento? The two kanji that make up the word onsen (温泉) mean “hot” and “source”, respectively. While this is…
About Tattoo Policy at the Hot Springs As you may already be aware, tattoos are taboo in Japan and most day onsen operate a strict policy…
Discover Tokyo’s Hot Springs Public bathing at the hot springs or onsen is by no means a recent phenomenon in Japanese culture.…
Other Things to Note Before You Travel Electricity 110V with 2-pin type A plugs (dual flat pins). Sockets will only take two pins. US appliances…
About Sweets & Alcohol: Tokyo’s Dagashi Bars Recent years in Tokyo have witnessed the spread of the dagashi bars where, for a charge of ¥500,…
About Tokyo Grutto Pass The Grutto Pass costs ¥2,200 and gives holders free or discounted access to almost 100 museums, art galleries,…
Tokyo on a Budget: Making it Work There seems to be an enduring mantra that Tokyo is the most expensive city in the world. In…
Where is the Best Place to Stay in Tokyo? With over 9 million people living in the 23 special wards and sightseeing spots in all parts of…
About Discounted Domestic Flights for Foreigners Visiting Japan As convenient as the Shinkansen is, it is not always the fastest or cheapest way to travel inter-regionally…
About How to Use the Onsen in Japan: Etiquette & Customs Visitors to Japan are sometimes hesitant to try the hot springs because they don’t know the correct etiquette…
Highway Buses & Coaches: Travel Japan on a Budget Bus and coach travel offers the cheapest option for long-distance travel within Japan. Moreover, they are clean, spacious,…
