Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone in Japan
A bit about getting out of your comfort zone in Japan – and in life. Why this topic? Well, a couple of reasons… Travel For many people, experiencing The…
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The Real Japan Amazon Store is Open!
I love books. You love books. Who doesn’t love books? Which is why I’ve opened The Real Japan Amazon store. As much as I also love my tech, there’s still…
Japanese Inns and Hot Springs: A Guide to Ryokan and Onsen
Japanese Inns and Hot Springs Of all the culturally authentic experiences with which one can participate in Japan, there’s nothing quite the same as staying in a ryokan –…
Kinpusen-ji Temple in the Kii Mountains in Winter
Yoshino is a town in the Kii Mountains, east of Osaka. It’s the gateway to Mount Yoshino, known for the thousands of cherry trees that blossom in the spring. In…
Recent Twitter Highlights On The Real Japan
The last few weeks on Twitter have seen some major engagement (and milestones) for The Real Japan. It’s not only thanks to an ever growing number of you joining…
New Ebook: How To Travel In Japan Without Speaking Japanese
Available Now! New ebook. How to Travel in Japan Without Speaking Japanese Grab your copy now Ever dreamt of visiting Japan? Concerned that you don’t speak the language?…
Living In Japan – Travel Tips From The Real Japan
Living in Japan is a dream held by many. Escaping the rat race and starting a new life in an incredible country like Japan is easier now than it…
12 Tips & Tricks For Exploring Japan With A Baby
It’s time to get real here. We love our kids, but going out with them can be a nightmare. Add an international flight, language barrier, and cultural differences to…
How To Cruise An Icebreaker Ship In Hokkaido
How To Cruise An Icebreaker Ship In Hokkaido by Rob Dyer Even by Japan’s already impressively high standards, Hokkaido is beautiful. Taking a cruise on an icebreaker ship in…
From Yorkshire To Akashi: Interview With Dan Hewitt aka JaDan
Dan Hewitt, better known as YouTuber JaDan – Dan In Japan, is a Yorkshire lad born and raised in Sheffield, in the heart of England. One day, Dan awoke and…
JAL Japan Explorer Pass
Japan Airlines offer an excellent flight deal – which is only available to foreign tourists. It’s called the JAL Japan Explorer Pass. And prices start from a little as 5,400yen…
7 Secrets To Getting Better English Teaching Work In Japan
There are things you can do to help yourself find better English teaching work in Japan. Of course, this is not an exhaustive list, and we stayed away from…
Why You Should Explore Kamigamo Shrine In Kyoto
After Tokyo, Kyoto, is perhaps the biggest draw for foreigners coming to Japan. Which is understandable – after all, it was the capital for over a thousand years. Personally, I…
Beautiful Foxes at Zao Fox Village
Less than one hour drive from Sendai, Zao Fox Village is Japan’s fox-themed animal park. Sendai is the capital city of Miyagi Prefecture, in the northern Tohoku region, on…
Okinawan Food & Goods
Okinawan food is diverse and health-giving. The Okinawa Islands are an island group in Okinawa Prefecture, in south-western Japan. They are part of the larger Ryukyu Islands group. The Okinawa…