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Ultimate Guide to Fine Dining Restaurants in Japan By: Sarah Chan | June 12, 2024  Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating the table of contents So you’ve ventured to Japan and after enduring a measly in-flight meal, you’re eager to start your food pilgrimage through Japan’s vast variety of ethnic cuisine. It’s […]

Out & About: What to Do in Tokyo at Night By Adrianadayl Pourraid O. | May 13th, 2024  Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating the table of contents Are you curious about Tokyo’s nightlife but feel overwhelmed with its never ending options? If you are wondering what to do in Tokyo at

Out & About: What To Do in Shinjuku at Night By Olivia Tanaka | April 17th, 2024  Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating the table of contents Picture this: neon lights illuminating the night sky, rows of authentic Japanese street food, and nightclubs pulsating with energy. Nestled in the heart of Tokyo,

Top 15 Best Things to Do in Osaka at Night By Julia P. | March 28th, 2024  Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating the table of contents Are you thinking of taking a visit to Japan soon and want to visit somewhere other than Tokyo? Are you also interested in Japan’s nightlife?

Ultimate Guide to Karuta By The Japan Switch Team | March 12th, 2024  Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating the table of contents One of our favorite ways of immersing yourself in a foreign culture is experimenting with the fun things that make up said culture – from popular folkloric tales, to

Top 10 Anime by the Decades By Julia Paminiano | February 13th, 2024  Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating the table of contents So, you consider yourself an OG anime fan. But how much do you really know about old anime? How it rose to popularity? How it began? We can trace

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),