Japan Travel Tips
Useful Travel Articles from Tanpopo Journeys
Packing List for Your Trip to Japan
The Essentials for Travel to Japan You recently booked your dream trip to Japan, and the excitement awaits! Your journey might be months away, but let’s begin with the right packing list so you are well prepared and can relax. Below is a list of essentials, as a starting point, that you’ll want to bring…
Safeguard Your Health While Traveling in Japan
Travel insurance and other helpful tips Let’s face it, getting sick or injured is never fun, especially while traveling in a country where the language and the system are unfamiliar. Although, Japan is one of the safest countries to visit, according to the Japan Tourism Agency, approximately 5% of all foreign travelers get ill or…
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Vegetarian Travelers in Japan
How to navigate Japan if you are vegetarian It is not an overstatement to call Japan a food nation. Japan takes pride in its cuisine, and as of 2020, it holds second place in the world for the most Michelin star restaurants (next to France). Concurrently, its traditional dietary culture, called washoku, is an Intangible…
WWOOF Japan: Green and Budget-Friendly Travel
From time to time, inquiries come from prospective travelers seeking a budget-friendly way to travel to Japan, meet locals, and gain a working experience without a long-term commitment. Although it might not be for everyone, joining WWOOF (World Wide Organization of Organic Farming) can be an excellent opportunity for many. What is WWOOF? Found in…
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Sustainable Travel in Japan
As travelers continue to enjoy jetting around the globe and contribute to the world economy, so does the contribution to carbon emissions. Today, according to Sustainable Travel International, the tourism industry is producing approximately 8% of the world’s carbon emissions, and the number continues to grow. Of the 8%, 49% is for transportation, 12% for…
8 Tips for Solo Female Travelers in Japan
Did you know that according to Solo Travel Statistics and Data:2020, 72% of American women are taking solo journeys? And the tours by Tanpopo Journeys are no exception. In 2019, female travelers represented our largest customer group. I currently take about five to six solo journeys to Japan annually, which often occur before and after…