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Ultimate Guide to Otaku Culture By Julia Paminiano | January 29th, 2024  Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating the table of contents So, you think that you’re an otaku? Or maybe you’re just interested in exploring the depth of otaku culture with some of the best features of Japanese popular media? Whether […]

Ultimate Guide to Homestays in Japan By The Japan Switch Team | January 8th, 2024  Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating the table of contents When planning your trip abroad, deciding on accommodation is one of the biggest steps, one that deserves adequate consideration and planning. Good accommodation can really brighten up

Ultimate Guide to J-Rock By The Japan Switch Team | December 18th, 2023  Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating the table of contents An essential part of traveling is the opportunity to immerse yourself fully in this other culture that you perhaps knew nothing about before boarding your plane. Of course, when

Ultimate Guide to Tokyo Trains By The Japan Switch Team | December 4th, 2023  Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating the table of contents When planning your Japanese trip, one of the aspects you simply can’t forget about is transportation. The transportation system, particularly trains in Tokyo (and across the entire country),

Ultimate Guide to Tokyo Ryokan (+12 Exceptional Ryokan Inns to Stay At) By The Japan Switch Team | November 13th, 2023  Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating the table of contents When planning your dream Japan trip, one of the biggest questions is, where will you stay? Obviously, you want affordable, yet

Ultimate Guide to Dating in Japan By The Japan Switch Team | November 3rd, 2023  Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating the table of contents Dating in Japan (or otherwise) makes up a major aspect of day-to-day life. If you’re planning on traveling in Japan or relocating there, it’s important to take

Ultimate Guide to Japanese Fashion: From 300AD to Now By The Japan Switch Team | October 23rd, 2023  Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating the table of contents When traveling to Japan, many tourists will be attracted to the numerous Japanese fashion districts of big cities like Tokyo or Kyoto. Indeed, Japan takes

Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating the table of contents Top 12 Worth Trying But Weird Japanese Foods By Elizabeth Martin | September 26, 2023  Japanese cuisine is known for its exquisite flavors and unique culinary traditions. For some, the standouts are what might be referred to socially as ‘weird Japanese foods!’

Ultimate Guide to Japanese Steak (Kobe, Wagyu, and Beyond!) By Elizabeth Martin | September 15, 2023  Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating the table of contents Japanese steak is known around the world for its unparalleled, high-class look, texture, aroma, and flavor. From the widely-known Wagyu beef to Kobe, even newbies in

Ultimate Guide to Climbing a Mountain Near Tokyo By Elizabeth Martin | August 28, 2023  Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating the table of contents While there are countless mountains worth exploring, this is your ultimate guide to beginner and intermediate Tokyo mountain climbing. We’ll explore what to bring, where to go,