Looking atMurakami’s bibliographyshows that the industry supported writers like him as he developed into a superstar, enabling him to sustain himself (even exhaust himself!) on regular writing projects, so much so that he decided to close up shop in Japan in 1986, after having been a writer...
When deciding whether to fly or travel via train, keep in mind that you’ll need to get to the airport somehow. Not all airports are close: for instance,Kyoto’snearest airport is in Osaka. If you find flights to be really expensive (as in those to and from Hiroshima), check nearby ...
Dreaming of Japan but worried about the cost of getting there? I’ve been there too, staring at ridiculously high ticket prices and wondering if I’d ever make it back to Tokyo’s neon streets or Kyoto’s serene temples without blowing my budget. Over the years, I’ve cracked the code...
it is most convenient to fly to Kagoshima. In particular, it is most convenient to travel from Tokyo's Narita or Haneda Airports, from Osaka's Itami Airport, and from Fukuoka's Fukuoka Airport to Kagoshima Airport. Let's now take a closer look at each of these routes. ...
Which airport should I use to fly into Tokyo? If it’s an option when you’rebooking your flight to Tokyo, Haneda Airport is the one to choose. It’s closer to the city and much snazzier, too. However, flying into Narita Airport is often the only — or cheaper — option, and, as...
During my time in Japan, I had the chance to visit Kyoto, a city known for its traditional temples and beautiful gardens. One of the highlights of my trip was visiting the Kinkaku-ji Temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion. The temple's golden exterior reflected in the surrounding pond...
Planning a trip to Japan Japan has so much to offer, but for a first trip, splitting your time betweenTokyo,Kyoto, and maybeOsakaover two weeks in Japan is best. I’ve created a14-day Japan itineraryto help you in your planning. ...
Indeed, you may want to time your visit to Japan to avoid these times if you can. Although most trains have unreserved cars including all trains on the Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka-Hiroshima-Hakata-Nagasaki route, there are a few exceptions where trains are all-reserved with no unreserved cars. These ...
I was able to visit Okinawa on a budget, and here’s how. 1. Fly with an LCC (ideally during off-peak seasons) It’s all thanks to low-cost carriers that going to Okinawa isn’t necessarily costly anymore. For example, Vanilla Air flies from Tokyo to Naha, and the average fare is...
Shinkansen bullet trains whisk across Japan, connecting major cities © Sakarin Sawasdinaka/500px 2. Figure out where you want to start and finish Where you fly in and out of may influence your route The easiest option for most international travelers is to fly toTokyo. The capital has two...