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Would you like to get handy travel tips for Japan and learn more about Japanese culture, food, history, subcultures, daily life, and more? This information guide will help you out!

Japan’s super-aging society among the top in the world

Japan’s population is decreasing, bringing economical problems with it. What is going on, and what is Japan planning to do to remedy this?
Earthquake Safety in Earthquake-prone Japan

How is earthquake damage mitigated in Japan, and what can you do yourself to stay as safe as possible in the rare event of a large earthquake?
Special Real Estate Trends in Japan

Our tour customers regularly ask the guides about the real estate market in Japan. Let us give you an overview of the housing market in Japan and likely trends in the near future.
Funeral Rites Unique to Japan

A funeral in Japan is held in Buddhist style. There are a wake, farewell service, cremation, ensepulcher, etc. You are supposed to bring condolence money to attend the ceremony.
Surgical Masks used for various purposes in Japan

Why have Japanese people been wearing masks even before Covid-19 hit? Besides protecting yourself and others from viruses, there are interesting other reasons as well.
Fun vending machines unique to Japan

What’s the deal with all those vending machines in Japan? And what can you buy from them? Learn more about the history and raison d’etre of these convenient parts of daily life in Japan.
Minimalism Glimpsed Everywhere in Japan

Minimalism has been linked with Japanese culture for a long time, and it goes back to even before Zen Buddhism emerged in Japan which made minimalism here to stay. Learn more about minimalism’s history, and how minimalism is alive today in Japan.
The First Tokugawa Shogun

Learn more about one of the most important people in Japanese history, the first Tokugawa shogun. One of our history expert guides summarizes the life of Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Diving Experience in the Island Nation of Japan

A cultural Japan tour is easy to combine with one or more scuba diving experiences for a perfect holiday filled with culture, food, history, nightlife, and action. Let us help you plan your perfect Japan trip!
Snorkeling experience in the island nation of Japan

A cultural Japan tour is easy to combine with one or more snorkeling experiences for a perfect holiday filled with culture, food, history, nightlife, and action. Let us help you plan your perfect Japan trip!
The Daily Life of Office Workers in Japan

Have you always wanted to know what a day in the life of a Japanese salaryman or office lady looks like? Read this first-hand account from a former salaryman from Japan.
Prewar Modern Architecture in Japan | Beautiful architecture with a blend of Japanese and Western styles

Japan went through a period of rapid westernization and modernization between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The architecture of that time is one of the most visible inheritances of the Meiji era.
How Much Do People Earn and Pay in Japan?

Because the Japanese government has a large budget deficit, the tax burden is quite high in Japan. What is the average salary, and how much do Japanese workers have to pay in taxes and premiums?
Very beautiful and Traditional Japanese Architecture in Kyoto

Learn about the history of Japanese architecture, and let us give you an itinerary for Kyoto that will take you through Japan’s architectural history from the 6th century until the late 19th century.
Beautiful and Fascinating Contemporary Architecture in Tokyo

Learn more about 7 treasures of post-war Japanese architecture in Tokyo!
Depachika Food Shopping offers a wide selection of Fine Cuisine

What makes for a perfect depachika-bought meal? What should you think about when you go to a depachika to get the best experience? And what is up with those perfect pieces of fruit in Japan?
The Start of Working Life in Japan

Finding your first full-time job is never easy, and even less so in Japan. How do university students find their first jobs? And what happens once you are in?
Beautiful and Historic Japanese Garden Landscape

How did Japanese gardens develop? And how can we appreciate Japanese gardens? Find out more about Japanese gardens.
Life in a Japanese Company

Lifetime employment, seniority-based pay, and the lack of a strong labor union give Japan’s offices a distinct culture. How did these systems originate, and is it time for a change in Japan’s traditional-style companies?
Secret of High Economic Growth in Japan

The Japanese economy was booming in the mid-20th century. What were Japan’s opportunities that caused this economic boom?