Category: Guides
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Manners when bathing in hot springs
There are some manners when using hot springs. In the changing room, it is common to fold clothes and put them in a basket, and to put used towels in a special basket provided, but there are other manners as well. 1. Soak in the bathtub after washing your body. The…
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SIM with phone number that can be picked up at the airport
Having a phone number when traveling is a relief. In Japan, there are very few SIMs for travelers that come with a phone number. It’s inconvenient. When it comes to those that can be picked up at the airport, the choices are even fewer. Among them, I recommend the rental SIM from “SoftBank Global…
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Places where you can experience the best snow quality in Japan
It is “Hokkaido“, Japan’s northernmost prefecture. Absolutely. There are many areas in Japan where it snows, and it snows in most areas north of Tokyo. A popular ski resort close to Tokyo is Hakuba in Nagano Prefecture. Snow has different qualities, and snow that falls at temperatures between 0℃ and -3℃ is watery…