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Interesting Things in Japan

during covid i started this series and I'll be re sharing so I hope you enjoy it #Japan

2024/12/17 Edited to

Japan offers a rich tapestry of experiences that go beyond typical tourist spots, making every trip unique and memorable. I remember visiting some lesser-known areas that truly captured the essence of Japanese culture and lifestyle. For example, exploring local festivals gave me a glimpse of the vibrant traditions still alive today. Don’t miss out on trying unique Japanese cuisine in small town eateries off the beaten path. These local gems not only serve delicious food but also offer a warm welcome and an authentic atmosphere. If you're looking for cool places, some scenic countryside spots and peaceful temples provide a serene escape from bustling cities like Tokyo and Osaka. These hidden treasures often surprise travelers with their beauty and tranquility. Moreover, engaging in activities such as traditional tea ceremonies or visiting sake breweries enriched my understanding of Japan’s cultural heritage. These hands-on experiences are perfect for those wanting to connect deeply with Japan beyond just sightseeing. Whether it’s the must-do main attractions or the unique experiences that make Japan special, exploring both sides will fill your journey with amazing memories and new perspectives.

Things you need to know before visit Japan...

Here is part 1 of my series on things to know before visiting Japan: - Getting a Suica card is a must! These can be used for metro rides in Tokyo, at konbinis (7/11 and Family Mart), and even at vending machines. You can download this onto your phone and reload virtually in your wallet. - Foo

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The exterior of a Sanrio World Ginza gift shop, featuring a large yellow Pompompurin character and a Hello Kitty cutout. The entrance displays various Sanrio plush toys and merchandise.

A close-up of a plate featuring fried chicken covered in gravy, a side of mac and cheese, and a fresh green salad with dressing, served at Soul Food House.

Things I would do when I go to Tokyo, Japan🇯🇵🌸

I’m going to be going to Tokyo, Japan next year and I did some research and found some places or things that I want to do 😄✨ 1. SANRIO WORLD GINZA - It’s basically a gift shop with cute Sanrio stickers, plushies, key chains, etc. 🧸 2. SOUL FOOD HOUSE - It’s a black owned restaurant that serv

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Things to Know Before Visiting Japan 🇯🇵

Things to Know Before Visiting Japan (Especially Osaka!) If you're planning a trip to Japan, here are a few must-know tips and foodie finds based on my recent adventure: Cash is King in Japan! Many places are still cash-only, and some ATMs have a minimum withdrawal limit. Plan ahead and

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A woman poses next to a large pink spherical structure, resembling a Pokémon character, in a park with cherry blossoms, introducing unique activities in Japan.

A woman stands beside a black and white patterned sports car with open doors at the Ebisu Circuit, ready for Tokyo Drifting, an activity for thrill seekers.

A wide shot of the Hitachi Seaside Park's nemophila flower fields, showing a vast expanse of blue flowers under a clear sky, resembling an ocean.

Can’t miss things to do in Japan!

I’ve been traveling to Japan since I was very little. Half my family is there and these are my standout favorites: -Tokyo Drifting at the Evisu Circuit -Hitschi Seaside Park’s nemophila flower fields -Bamboo Harvesting -Rice Planting -Hozugawa Riverboat Ride #japantourism #japantravel

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gotta keep things interesting

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A person stands in front of a majestic white castle, Tsuruga Castle, surrounded by snow-covered grounds and bare trees, under a cloudy sky. The image introduces 'Tohoku: Northern Japan things to do'.

A large, pink Chansey-shaped playground structure with slides is featured under a clear blue sky at Chansey's Lucky Park. The park is surrounded by bare trees.

Tsuruga Castle, a multi-tiered white Japanese castle with dark roofs, stands prominently amidst a snowy landscape. Bare trees and a stone wall covered in snow are visible in the foreground.

things to do in Japan — Tohoku edition 🇯🇵🏯🦢✨

save this for later 📌 have you ever been to Japan’s northern region? 🇯🇵🏯🦢✨ tohoku is made up of 6 prefectures (fukushima, miyagi, iwate, aomori, akita, yamagata) and is only an hour away from tokyo by shinkansen to the nearest one! 🚄 i was able to visit 3 of them and compiled this list of so

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Things to know before visiting Japan 🇯🇵

4 things to know before visiting Japan (part 1) ✈️🇯🇵 📍Best season to visit The best time of year to visit really depends on your travel goals. Spring (March-May) is peak season due to the cherry blossoms so it can get crowded and bookings often need to be made far in advance. Summer (June

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Interesting Website's part 3

✨City Walks - With the help of the site, we can take virtual walks in different cities. ✨ Emulator Games - With the help of the site, we can play with various retro games. ✨My Retro TV-s - We can watch retro shows from the 90s. ✨the Onion - On the site, you can read articles in different categor

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10 Things to do in Japan 🇯🇵🏯🦢🎐

📌 save this for later! i linked all of these spots on Google Maps at the link in my bio! 🔗 activities mentioned: 📍 Tsuruga Castle 📍 Chansey’s Lucky Park 📍 Takamatsu Pond 📍 Shiogama Fish Market 📍 Geibikei Gorge 📍 Watari Onsen 📍 Matsushima islands ferry tour 📍 Abukyu Lapras & Chansey

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Tips/things I learned from my first visit to Japan

It was my first time in Japan , and here’s some things I found that really helped me and that I would recommend when you travel! Also, this is my experience so some of it really is my opinion 😎 . . #japantips #japan #tokyo #japantravel

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10 things they don’t tell you about visiting Japan

I’ve been living in Japan now for about a month and these are a few things I picked up on since I got here. Most I’m sure many of you have heard about, but I wanted to let you guys know that while respect and courtesy is a must out here, not everything is as strict as it seems. Have fun visiting!

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Things You Didn't Know About Japan

#japantourism #Japan #japantravel I did some research on good things to know about Japan and are very helpful if you travel there! I would love to visit Japan one day along with many other Asajn countries, so I find this very helpful. Let me know if there is a specific country you want to

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Things to know before visiting Japan - Part 2

This is part 2 of my series on all of the things to know before visiting Japan... 1. All of the train stations in Japan have their own Eki Stamps, which are beautiful and uniquely designed stamps. They were originally designed to promote local tourism but today they are simply a great way to doc

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The exterior of Autobacs ASM Yokohama, a car tuning shop, with several white Honda S2000 sports cars parked outside under an evening sky.

A night scene at Daikoku PA, showing a parking lot filled with various JDM cars, including a white Nissan Silvia and red and blue Nissan Skylines.

Car Things To Do In Japan🌸 Part 1

Car enthusiast’s dream trip to Japan! 🇯🇵🔥 Check out these must-visit spots: •ASM Yokohama – A must-visit for S2000 enthusiasts and Honda fans, specializing in high-performance tuning, aero parts, and premium upgrades 🏎️ •Daikoku PA – The legendary parking area where JDM car meets bring togeth

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An aerial map of Tokyo Disney Resort, highlighting Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, along with surrounding hotels and stations. Overlay text reads "Tokyo Disney" and "Known to be very crowded!".

An evening view of Universal Japan's Super Nintendo World area, featuring colorful Mario-themed buildings, characters, and decorations. The overlay text says "Universal Japan".

Things I want to do in my future trip to Japan!

#Japan #tokyotrip #fyp Japan BOOK OFF Tokyo Disneyland #ThingsToDo #lemon8challenge

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Things to Do in 📍Osaka, Japan

During my trip to Japan, I stayed in Osaka for 6 days and exploring this city was incredible. Here are some helpful hints for visiting this city: 🚊TRANSPORT: Make sure you buy an Osaka transport pass. With this pass, you can use the metro, bus, etc. It’s much cheaper than buying individual ticke

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Things I Wish I Knew Before Traveling to Japan 🇯🇵✈

Japan is one of the most amazing travel destinations, but trust me, there are things I wish I had known before my trip🤩 Save this for later so you don’t make the same mistakes⬇️ 🔹 Cash is still king 💴 Despite being super high-tech, many places (like small restaurants & temples) only accept

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A train station screen and a phone display transit details, illustrating the decision not to get a JR Pass due to a significant price increase and individual ticket savings.

Various hotel toiletries, including brushes and small bottles, are neatly arranged, supporting the tip to bring fewer personal care items on future trips.

Things I will be doing on my next trip to Japan

I returned from Japan in April of 2024 and these are a few things that I will definitely be doing again —or I learned (while I was there) that I want do differently. 🇯🇵 If you’re from my #TikTok page, omg hello!! & if you’re new to my page, hello!! I absolutely love organizing/planning

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Things to do in Japan 🇯🇵

📍 City/Country: Japan #Japan #funthingstodo #aesthetic #visit #vacation

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A person takes a selfie in a dark, immersive art installation with a glowing, water-filled floor, representing a top must-see attraction in Japan.

The Fushimi Inari Shrine, featuring a grand red and gold traditional Japanese building and an inset showing the iconic path of numerous orange torii gates.

A two-part image showing the immersive TeamLab Planets experience, with a person in a water-filled room and glowing purple egg-shaped installations.

Top Must See in Japan

Top Must See Places in Japan 🇯🇵 ⛩️Fushimi Inari Shrine: A lot of tourist, but a must see for anyone wanting to see shrines and more traditional architecture. 💫TeamLab Planets: So much fun and interesting. Definitely wear shorts or a dress/skirt since there are water elements incorporated. The

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Adventures in Japan: Things To Do

My trip to Japan was a dream—filled with ancient temples, castles, and futuristic views that made me fall in love with this country even more. 1. Namba Yasaka Shrine (Osaka) A hidden gem with a giant lion head stage said to bring good luck. So unique and totally worth the visit! 2. Osaka Cas

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A person with blue hair poses with large Snorlax and Pikachu statues inside a Pokemon Center, highlighting visits to centers in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka.

A two-part image showing an Eevee-themed meal on a character plate and a person holding a Gengar-shaped drink, illustrating a visit to a Pokemon cafe.

things I did in Japan 🇯🇵

Japan let me know if you have any questions :) #travel #japantravel #traveljapan #traveldiary

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Things I love about living in Japan

#livinginjapan #japan #abroadlife #livingabroad

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Things to know before visiting Japan ✈️🇯🇵

4 things to know before visiting Japan (part 2) ✈️🇯🇵 📍Language English is not widely spoken in Japan at all, many people only speak Japanese. This applies to even bigger cities but especially more rural areas. Make sure to learn some basic Japanese phrases before visiting and download a tra

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Things I did to prepare for my trip to Japan

Follow so you don’t miss out on more Japan tips!! #Japan #travel #japantravel #japanese #travelrecommendations Tokyo

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A book titled "The Power of Myth" by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers, with text overlays describing it as "unexpectedly captivating," "mind-expanding," and helping to "unleash your inner storyteller."

The book "Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion" by Robert B. Cialdini, highlighted with text overlays like "mind-blown," "practical af," and "become a Jedi master of influence."

Books for the most interesting person in the room

You know how sometimes you meet someone and they just radiate this magnetic energy? ✨ They tell the most captivating stories, have the most interesting insights, and you just hang on to their every word? 🤩 I used to wonder how they did it... like, were they just born that way? 🤔 But lately, I&#3

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Top Things to Do In Japan 🇯🇵

Going to Japan is an AMAZING experience filled with so many memories you’ll talk about forever! 1. My Biggest Tip is to spend at least two weeks there! I was there 9 days and I was not nearly enough! If I were to go back this is what I would do: Tokyo - Kyoto - Osaka - Mount Fuji

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I’m considered obsese in japan

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Affordable things to do in Japan

When I started to plan my trip to Japan I knew I wanted to book a tea ceremony. I’m not a huge fan of matcha but it seemed like such an authentic way to spend a morning and I wanted to learn more about the significance of tea in the Japanese culture. We ended up booking a private ceremony at the

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interesting things I found on the internet pt.3

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I think this book is really interesting

#lemon8bookclub #likes

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Two traditional Japanese tea cups and desserts on a tray, set against a serene garden, accompany text about language barriers and the need for a translator in Japan.

A colorful Japanese storefront with a smiling figure and dragons highlights the custom of removing shoes in Japan, common in homes, restaurants, and some shops.

Things to know before visiting Japan Part 3

You have all been loving my Japan series, so here is part 3 of things to know before visit Japan. 1) Taking off your shoes: Taking off your shoes is common practice in Japan. You should expect to take off your shoes when entering any households or dining in a restaurant. There are also some s

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Things to do in Japan!! Museum edition

@Lemon8 Travel 📍 Location 1: TeamLab Planets 🗺️ Description: interactive immersive art museum 💸 Price Range: $30~ (4,200 JPY) ⭐️ Rating: 9/10 👀 Tips: Arrive early you don’t want to miss your time! Wear shoes that can slide off since shoes must be removed. Take time to read about each room

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An indoor sauna-like room with walls made of light-colored blocks and wooden beams, illustrating that some sauna houses in Japan do not have tattoo requirements.

A close-up of a Japanese donburi bowl with salmon, tuna, seaweed, and sesame seeds, accompanied by a reminder not to press crosswalk buttons as they are for the visually impaired.

A night cityscape in Japan, featuring illuminated buildings, streetlights, and traffic, illustrating that finding clothes in various sizes is possible.

10 Things they don’t tell you about Japan pt. 2

Shibuya #tokyo #Japan #japanliving Added another list based off of things I’ve noticed since moving out here. Edit: For clothing references, I am 5’5 and 165lbs (not lacking in the “assets” department both front and back)

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Most interesting face mask rn! 🥹🫣🤩

YES! An actual magnet 🧲🥹 Elf did not come to play with this Revitalizing Face Mask! ✨ This is made with carrot seed oil so it’s super refreshing! I love 🥕🫶 #skincare #skincareroutine #skincareproducts #elfcosmetics #elfmakeup

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things I miss: Japan edition

Missing Japan already! It’s only been several months. I am excited to go back in February 💗 #lemon8diarychallenge #japan #travel #food

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Things that surprised me in Japan & Tips!

I thought I was ready for Japan… but this trip humbled me (in the best way). From falling in love with 7-Eleven egg salad sandwiches, to raw-dogging a Mega Donki without a game plan, to discovering there are zero public trash cans—and yet the streets are spotless?? Every day brought a new sur

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Free Japan Things To Do 🇯🇵

My recommendations on what to do for free or budget, especially if it’s your first time going ! #japantraveltips #tokyotravel

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Things in Japan that just make sense

Japan had me wondering “why don’t we have this in America” quite often. 1. Their nursing rooms in the airports are amazing! Not just a pod or a room with a chair. There’s space to change your baby and even warm up bottles and plenty of space for more than one momma at a time to be in there. 2

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Things to do in Tokyo, Japan

Do you love nature, like to try new things, or love taking pictures? This place is just for you. ❤️ You’ll go in different rooms where you’ll experience different kinds of fun & scenery teamLab Planets

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Be So Interesting

#femisajanaku

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interesting things I foundon the internet pt. 1

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