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Tokyo Travel Guide
It seems like everyone is going to Japan right now, so I thought I’d share my Tokyo travel guide with tips and tricks that I used on my trip! Best Time to Visit Tokyo Tokyo gets quite warm in the summer and quite cold in the winter, so the spring and fall are ideal times to visit. In addition to comfortable temperatures, September through November offers colorful foliage while March through April offers blooming cherry blossoms. If you’re looking to avoid crowds, avoid major holidays such as Christmas, New Year’s, Golden Week (April 29-May 5), and Obon Festival (mid-August). How to Get to Tokyo Tokyo has two international airports: Tokyo…
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What it Costs to Go to Tokyo
Wondering what it costs to go to Tokyo? I planned this trip on a whim when I randomly saw the airfare deal. From there it became a challenge to myself to spend as little as possible on this trip. I wanted to cover air, hotel, Disney tickets, and anything else I reasonably could with credit card points. So how did I do? Affiliate links are included in this article. Any affiliate is a resource I use and recommend. If you click on a link and use their services or make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Airfare $ 433.87 Airfare is a big expense…
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Exploring the Best Japanese KitKat Flavors You Need to Try
Did I buy every flavor of Japanese KitKat that I found in Japan? Yes, yes I did and I’m rating them all here for you. Kit Kats are incredibly popular in Japan, boasting over 300 flavors, many of which are limited-edition and region-specific. They hold cultural significance, often associated with good luck and given as omiyage gifts, especially to students for success in exams. Exploring Unique Japanese KitKat Flavors Japan is renowned for its innovative and unique KitKat flavors, which have contributed significantly to the brand’s popularity in the country. One of the most iconic and beloved flavors is the Green Tea KitKat. This flavor combines the subtle bitterness of…
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The 5 Best Things I Packed for Japan | An Essential Japan Packing List
Packing for any trip can be a challenge, but Japan has some unique packing needs that I’ve not encountered for any other trip I’ve taken so I’m sharing my essential Japan Packing List. Affiliate links are included in this article. Any affiliate is a resource I use and recommend. If you click on a link and use their services or make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Japan Packing List Keychain Coin Organizer Japan is still a very cash-based country and you end up with so. many. yen! As someone who rarely pays with cash and is unfamiliar with Japanese currency, this keychain coin…
