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Experience Japan From The Moment You Board
In Japan, hospitality is more than greeting guests and serving customers. It’s the dedication of the whole self to someone’s experience with no expectations or ulterior motives
What to Pack for a Trip to Japan
First-time visitor or long-time traveler, packing can be complicated. Does your itinerary have you spending time in the bustle of Tokyo or relaxing on the beaches of Okinawa?
A Foodie’s Guide to Kyoto, Osaka and Tokyo
There are people who eat when traveling, and there are people who travel to eat. Ewa and Jeromy Ko of nom_life are the latter.
From Tokyo to Kyoto: Experience Japan’s Fashion and Beauty Scene
No two trips to Japan are the same — something style maven and travel connoisseur Jessica Clements knows firsthand. She’s been captivated by Japan’s beauty over numerous trips and is returning in anticipation of discovering more.
Discover the Extraordinary in Japan
Japan isn’t new to Karl Shakur, but the intrepid photographer and traveler knows there is more to explore. Thankfully, he has empty.japan to help him.
Are You Listening to the Scents of Japan?
To fully appreciate a trip to Japan, you have to take a deep breath. Or a few deep breaths. The Japan’s history is in the air, all you have to do is listen. Yes, listen. In Japan, to appreciate the complex tapestry of scents perfuming the air, incense masters...
The Latest in Japan’s Cat Culture
In Japan, neko (cats) are becoming a must-pet tourist attraction. Roaming cities and towns, taking over coffee shops, the animals have stolen the hearts of residents and visitors alike. Today, there are more than 150 cat cafés dotting Japan. Though other animals,...
The Evolution of the Japanese Toilet
Long — ahem — the butt of jokes in the Western world, the superior experience and cleanliness of using a high-tech toilet in Japan is no laughing matter. Sure, one of the most immediate, formative experiences for first-time visitors to Japan is a confusing and...
5 Tips for Perfect Chopsticks Etiquette
5 Tips for Perfect Chopsticks EtiquetteOrdered a sushi delivery lately? If so, odds are that from the moment you snapped apart the chopsticks and rubbed their splintery edges together to your last chomp of chirashi, you probably committed a half dozen faux pas that...
The Noodles that Changed the World
The compact disc. The digital camera. The instant ramen noodle? Believe it or not, the third one is considered one of the most significant and impactful Japanese inventions of any kind. You probably equate the instant noodle with hazy college dorm rooms or the...
Experience Time Travel With Japanese Woodblock Art
Japanese woodblock prints can take art lovers to another time and place. Ukiyo-e, as the art is known, flourished during Japan’s Edo period, from 1603 to 1868. Ukiyo-e was also accessible up and down Japan’s class hierarchy, and it’s still accessible to everyone...
