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Thinking about going to Japan? Looking for interesting places to go while on your trip? Or just want to learn more about Japanese culture?
Our very own Snakku blog tries to provide some really neat information, but there’s only so much we can cover. And we know that there are a lot of other sites that provide great information about Japan. Here is our pick of the top 10 sites about traveling in Japan and Japanese culture:
Japanista:Your guide to visiting and experiencing Japan!
Japanista is a great all-around site for everything Japan. They have travel guides, Japanese culture info, local event info, and general news about what’s happening in Japan.
Here's a couple of their most recent articles:
The True Story Behind The Last Samurai
Women on the Throne – The Empresses of Japan
Japan Info:Genuine information about Japan by the Japanese.
Like Japanista, Japan Info has a great posts about the unique Japanese culture, amazing places in Japan, and even a few restaurant guides.
3 Amazing Sea Resorts in South-West Japan
7 Things That Are Rude Elsewhere, But OK To Do In Japan
QoolJan:Good Experience Only In Japan
QoolJan is a small but well designed site. They introduce unique and interesting things that you can see and do in Japan. They have a very interesting list of ’71 Things To Do In Japan’ in addition to their blog.
Japan Travel Mate:Photo Blog and Travel Guide
This is a beautiful site with lots of great travel guides and HD photos of Japan. They also have a section providing travel tips and “best of” locations in Japan. A must visit for people planning a trip to Japan
50 Reasons Why Japan Is Awesome
Taiken Japan:Explore Japan
Another beautiful site with nice travel guides. But Taiken also offers a glimpse of what Japanese people are talking about and what’s happening in Japan.
Olympic Dreams: How Will 2020 Change Tokyo?
Fukushima: After The Nuclear Power Plant Accident
Japan Talk:
Definitely the most comprehensive Japan travel guide site. They have so many guides that if printed back-to-back, it would be longer than the Encyclopedia Britannica. A must visit site for anyone remotely interested in Japan.
38 Japanese Desserts The Emperor Might Eat
Tsunagu Japan: Sharing travel information for Japan
Tsunagu is probably our favorite go to site for Japan travel info. They post a lot of listicles but are very well put together with information that you can’t find anywhere else.
24 Must-buy Souvenirs at Kansai Airport
10 Shrines and Temples that Offer Unique and Interesting Experiences
Matcha:Japan Travel Magazine
Matcha has a little bit of everything, from posts about Japanese culture, to travel guides, to restaurant tips, to ‘how to’ guides to help tourists. It might not be the prettiest site, but it has a lot of useful information.
A 100 Year Old Soba Shop Loved By Everyone
Tadaima Japan: Japan Culture Web Magazine
Tadaima literally means “I’m home” and their site should be your first stop when planning a trip to Japan. They have amazingly beautiful guides and a great YouTube channel as well.
Hiroshima: Traditional and Peaceful Town
Around Akiba:Opening Akihabara to the World!
This site is a must for anime, manga, and gaming fans! There are just so much happening in Akihabara and so many stores to check out. Fear not! AroundAkiba has you covered with the latest and best info.
Vault Coffee – A Hideaway in Akihabara
A Tour of Polka Polka 2nd Hand Cosplay Shop
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Thank you for the info. I am a japanese who has lived in New York but now I am living in Italy. I can’t wait to be able to visit Japan again!!
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Alicia Scarfe
February 07, 2017
Japanista went out of business and isn’t a website anymore