Discover curated Japanese culture activities and recommendations on things to do from our team, including activities that are great for rainy days, warm and humid days, or even cold winters. Add these to your Japan itinerary.

If you're planning a honeymoon in Japan, it's tempting to see as many cities as you can. But changing hotels every day or two wears you out faster than you'd expect.

With one or two weeks, we recommend a few days in Tokyo, two or three nights in an onsen area, then on to Kyoto or Osaka. Hakone, Mishima and the Izu area are good places to break the journey between Tokyo and Kansai: hot springs, Mt Fuji, good food and a bit of local culture.

The Tokyo Racecourse is a historical track, first opening in 1933 and renovated in 2007. It offers more than just watching horse racing. The grounds are home to the JRA Tokyo Racecourse Museum with interactive displays and memorabilia related to the sport. The area also allows visitors to get close to the horses, depending on schedule and weather. 

Planning a trip to Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea? This article explores six reasons why TokudAw LITE’s private car transportation is worth considering over public transportation or taxi to Tokyo Disney Resort. 

The best 7-day Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto itinerary covers Japan’s three most iconic cities without feeling rushed. This golden route includes each city’s major highlights, while leaving room for lesser-known stops and locations.

Japan is home to one of the world’s top baseball leagues. The Baseball Hall of Fame Museum in Tokyo has exhibits and memorabilia that introduce the sport’s history in Japan and highlight the top players and achievements of the nation’s teams.

The stadium was the host for the 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympics now used by Japanese rugby and football teams, while the modern style of architecture blends both nature and utility, displaying mastery of Japanese artistry.

How to experience the most Japan while skiing at Indy Pass resorts in Japan. TokudAw’s list of recommended accommodations, regional cuisine, and experiences across every Indy Pass resort cluster in Japan.

Although there are many, the most famous pilgrimages (long treks to many temples and shrines) consist of two of the most ancient and spiritual routes in Japan. These two routes have both been shaped by over a millennium. The historical and iconic routes are the Kumano Kodo and the Shikoku Pilgrimage. 

What to do in Japan during or planning for a medical emergency, when facing transportation and logistics problems, an earthquake or natural disaster, if items are lost or stolen and how TokudAw operates to keep you safe.

In Japan, there’s the cultural tradition of gift giving or omiyage. This practice centers around gratitude and giving thanks towards family, friends, and coworkers. For workplace omiyage, it often takes the form of individually wrapped local foods that could be enjoyed by multiple people. What to bring your Japanese colleagues or clients from the USA.

A breakdown of the top foods that support neurodivergent travelers in Japan should try and their benefits including Miso, Konjac, Nori, Soba, Tuna, Amazake, Rice, Rice, Dango, Strawbery Daifuku, and Umeboshi.

These five car and train museums are worth including in your Japan itinerary, regardless of rain or shine. Almost all exhibitions are indoors, making them some of the best locations to include in your wet-weather plans for all ages. Apart from various retired train carriages and vehicles on display, most of these museums also offer simulator experiences, allowing visitors to try “driving” their very own train!

Unlike many restaurants where food is prepared entirely in the kitchen, many Japanese meals invite guests to become part of the experience. Some restaurants bring raw ingredients to the table for guests to cook, while others serve noodles and broth separately or encourage diners to assemble their own meal. These traditions aren't meant to be complicated. Instead, they allow everyone to enjoy food at their own pace while creating a more memorable dining experience. Another thing many visitors appreciate is the flexibility. Several Japanese dining styles naturally make it easier to order smaller portions or share dishes with others, making them a great option for couples, families with children, and multi-generational groups traveling together. Rather than committing to one large entrée, many restaurants allow guests to choose exactly what and how much they would like to eat.

Tese Tokyo-area Museums are generally neurodivergent-friendly, in terms of the experience offered and programs at the museum

Tokyo Disney Resort's Disability Access Service (DAS), Universal Studios Japan's Guest Support Pass, and LEGOLAND Japan's Assisted Access Pass all let you skip the physical queue by reserving a return time instead. Sanrio Puroland works a little differently, allowing priority entry to some attractions. All programs require in-person registration and an original physical disability certificate. Including a quick table summary of how these different theme parks compare. 

For millions around the world, Japan represents not only their dream destination, but a piece of themselves as they’ve grown strong emotional connections to Japan through Japanese media and culture. Japan is the land of characters, stories, and imaginative worlds of animation, games, and film. These pieces of media have shaped and changed the world for the better, inspiring creativity, shaping childhoods, and connected people across cultural borders. From the children watching Pokémon and exchanging cards to the teenagers dancing to Japanese dream pop songs to the adults watching Tarentino’s Kill Bill in theaters, Japan’s pop culture has been woven into the fabric of global life.

As professionals in today’s world, people are constantly bombarded with notifications, expectations, and the pressure that comes with endless tasks and messages. The common bodily response is burnout, eventually growing tired of always being “on”. This article explores how mindful travel in Japan can help cure a burnt out mind.

What if you had a completely alternative wind-down experience based on your exposure to Japanese Zen Culture? You, sitting in a quiet Japanese garden, listening to a gentle waterfall, are resetting your brain from its constant state of being over-worked. You get a moment of peace, with no notifications, alerts, or urgency. Instead, these anxiety-makers are replaced with the slow, deliberate rhythm of the world around you in which you are finally still and silent enough to observe.

Sample transportation itineraries at common ports-of-call for passenger cruise ships in Japan.