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ByTracy Collins

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Doug and Tracy at Inari Shrine
View over Tokyo
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Takeshita Street
Osaka
Osaka canal
Mount Fuji with red grass in front
Girls in Japan in traditional dress
Doug in Nara
Doug and a train in Japan
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Planning your first trip to Japan? You’re in the right place. Japan can feel like a world apart — rich in history, full of surprises, and wonderfully unique in its blend of the ultra-modern and the deeply traditional.

Whether you’re dreaming of cherry blossoms in Kyoto, sushi in Tokyo, or soaking in an onsen after a day of exploring, this page is your starting point.

We’ve gathered all our Japan travel tips, articles, podcasts and videos here to make planning easier and less overwhelming. And with more resources on the way (including itinerary planning services), we’re here to help you turn that dream trip into reality.

Coming Soon! Japan Travel Cheatsheet

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Japan Travel Planning Articles

Japan Travel Itinerary

📖 Read – Japan 21-day itinerary

Japan Travel Tips

📖 Read – Tips for first-time visitors to Japan

Global Travel Planning Podcast

Episode 38 visiting Tokyo Japan

🎧Episode #38 – Tips for first-time visitors to Tokyo

Japan tips podcast

🎧Episode #14 – Tips for first-time visitors to Japan

Japan Itinerary Podcast

🎧Episode #13 – 21 Day Japan Itinerary

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