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11 Japanese Snowboard Brands You Should Ride

I've spoken many times about how fantastic Japan is for skiers and snowboarders. They get around 30ft of the white stuff per year and are home to some of the world's best ski resorts. As such, they've learned a thing or two

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Is Hakone Worth Visiting?

With so many places to visit, many people wonder whether it's worth taking a trip outside the capital to visit. Let me tell you what I think!

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Do I Need To Know Japanese To Visit Japan?

For a lot of people, traveling around Japan without a care in the world is a lifelong dream. However, many people often wonder whether you need to know Japanese before you go, to make the most of your trip.

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Why Don’t Japanese People Have Beards?

If you’ve ever been to Japan, you may have noticed the distinct lack of facial hair pretty much anywhere you look. At first, I thought it was purely genetics, but maybe there’s some sort of cultural reason (just like why Japanese people

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Why Do Japanese People Bow?

Here in the UK, shaking someone’s hand is the most common way to greet them. It’s polite, formal, and a sign of respect to the other person. But if you’ve ever been to Japan or seen it on TV, you’ll notice they

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Why Do Japanese People Sleep On Trains?

I'm pretty sure I can count on one hand the number of times I've fallen asleep on public transport.

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Full time digital nomad and COMPLETELY obsessed with Japan! Whether you're planning your dream trip, hoping to learn more about the culture, or considering moving out here, I got you!
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