Japan – A simple guide for explorers

Japan – A simple guide for explorers

Have you been considering travelling to Japan for your next holiday? Well, now that Covid restrictions are easing up and the airlines are starting to provide more reasonable flight costs, you should definitely add Japan to your bucket list. It’s an incredibly amazing...
Welcome to the Future

Welcome to the Future

Welcome to the Future, fellow travellers. Welcome to Japan. No matter where you come from, no matter what you’ve experienced, be prepared to be astounded. You’re going to think you’ve stepped into the future the moment you arrive in Japan. Yet at the...
But I don’t speak Japanese!

But I don’t speak Japanese!

About 30 years ago when I was first planning on going to Japan, I was petrified, I had no idea what to expect, there was no internet, no smart phones, there were no hand held navigation devices and the only exposure I had to speaking Japanese was what I heard in...
How long should I stay in Japan?

How long should I stay in Japan?

Maybe a better question might be – Is there much to do or see or experience in Japan? Because, I haven’t met anyone yet who hasn’t either wanted to stay longer or wants to come back again. I know I do and I’ve visited Japan 20 times now, each...
Do I need a Visa to travel to Japan?

Do I need a Visa to travel to Japan?

It’s really going to depend on which country your passport is from. Japan has a number of different arrangements with different countries that could either mean no visa required at all, or you get a tourist visa as you come in or you need to apply for a tourist...