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WHAT TO EAT & DRINK IN JAPAN

There’s no better place to eat Japanese food than in the country where it was born, and we’ll show you where to find all the best dishes from ramen to sushi.

Ramen

You can’t visit Japan without tasting an authentic bowl of ramen, a delicious noodle soup. You’ll find different recipes all over the country and you’ll quickly become obsessed with slurping up the tasty noodles with flavours like soy sauce, miso and spring onions.

Tempura

Tempura has got to be one of Japan’s most iconic dishes and you’ll find this delicious snack almost everywhere. It’s made from seafood like shrimp, and vegetables like potatoes, mushrooms and carrots, soaked in a unique batter and fried until delightfully crispy.

Sake

WHEN IS BEST TO VISIT JAPAN

Japan is the place to be 365 days a year, whether you want to see the cherry blossoms of spring, play in the snow of winter, or catch the sunny days of summer.

Best Time to See the Cherry Blossoms in Japan

The cherry blossom season is one of the ultimate Japan highlights and you can catch the trees in full glorious bloom in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto usually from late March to early April.

Best Time to Explore Mount Fuji in Japan

Mount Fuji is beautiful in every season, from the cherry blossoms of spring and the golden leaves of fall, to the snowy peak of winter and the sunny trails of summer.

Best Time to Catch the Snow in Japan

PACKING TIPS FOR JAPAN

HOW TO TRAVEL RESPONSIBLY IN JAPAN

Get to Know Bathing Etiquette

If you want to soak in a Japanese onsen, you’ll need to brush up on all the cultural rules, like washing before you enter and never dunking your head under the water.

Be Respectful of Geishas

The Gion district of Kyoto is famed for Japanese geishas, but it’s important to never get in their way and only take photos from a distance - geishas are human too and the ones you see are probably just trying to get to work!

Learn the Local Way of Eating

It goes without saying that you’ll be enjoying plenty of Japanese food on your trip, but there are a few customs to be aware of, like chopstick manners and saying itadakimasu before eating.

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