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Category: Travel in Japan — Insider Tips

Discover Japan beyond the guidebooks. Travel guides, destination spotlights, hidden gems, day trips from Tokyo, seasonal recommendations, and money-saving travel tips from TIFE — the insider’s guide to exploring Japan written by people who live here year-round.

Posted on April 1, 2026June 29, 2026

Edo-Tokyo Museum Reopens March 31, 2026 (After 4 Years — What’s New Inside)

Edo-Tokyo Museum Reopens March 31

The Edo-Tokyo Museum reopens March 31, 2026 after a 4-year renovation. New exhibits, digital screens, life-size models and a completely redesigned experience. Here is everything you need to know.

Posted on March 31, 2026June 29, 2026

Do You Need Japanese to Live or Travel in Japan? (2026 Guide)

Do you actually need to speak Japanese to live or travel in Japan? The honest 2026 answer - for tourists, expats, workers, and digital nomads.

Posted on March 30, 2026June 29, 2026

Cherry Blossom Season 2026 in Tokyo: Peak Bloom Guide

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Tokyo cherry blossoms are at peak bloom right now in late March 2026. Complete guide to sakura season - best spots, timing, hanami etiquette, crowd tips, and what expats actually do.

Posted on March 28, 2026June 29, 2026

What Should You NOT Do in Japan? (Cultural Mistakes to Avoid)

What is considered rude in Japan? From tipping to shoes to chopstick taboos - the complete guide to cultural mistakes tourists and expats must avoid in Japan.

Posted on March 27, 2026June 29, 2026

15 Things Tourists Always Get Wrong in Japan (And How to Fix Them)

15 Things Tourists Always Get Wrong in Japan

From train etiquette to trash rules and tipping mistakes - the 15 most common things tourists get wrong in Japan, and exactly how to avoid them.

Posted on February 28, 2026May 23, 2026

Homii World Japan|Explore Like a Local & Make Genuine Connections

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Learn how Homii World Japan helps travelers and expats explore Japan like a local, meet real people, and discover unique experiences. Ideal for solo travelers.

Posted on August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

Exclusive Wind Bells Festival Tour in Kawagoe | August 30th | Join Now

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Join our exclusive tour guided by locals in Kawagoe. In this tour we will show you all the great spots in Kawagoe, and also those places not shown in guide books !

Posted on May 16, 2025May 19, 2025

Drive Through Tokyo & Osaka Like Never Before: JapanKart

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Unique go-kart experience on public roads in Tokyo & Osaka, where you can drive through neighborhoods like Asakusa, Akiharaba and Shibuya. The best Go Kart !

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