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I f you don't want the overcrowded tourist places to interfere with your pleasant vacation, schedule your visit to Japan after the Golden Week .  The Golden Week is observed at the end of April and start of May, when the locals celebrate a series of four holidays in that week. So, aside from the influx of foreign tourists because of the sakura blooming, the local tourists will also join the swarm. The downside of this time is that you will not be able to catch the famous Cherry blossom at their grandest.  I would say that my visit was just a perfect timing for an introvert traveling solo.  Not much of a crowd, and there was no more snow.  The snow activities are definitely much more fun to enjoy with a group, in my opinion, especially here in Sapporo. The sun was trying hard to shine. I would say the temperature was just perfect for a traveler coming from a tropical country. Not super cold, and not warm, but a jacket that should just cover you from cold wind pro...

Although the Japan Rail Pass ticket prices increased last October 2023,  I still recommend to use it depending on your planned itinerary in Japan.  It is economical if it is maximized by having multiple and long journeys within the active number of days  of the ticket. Last June of 2023, I travelled to Fukuoka for 6 days and bought the JR Unli pass via Klook that cost only around 10,000 Yen or 70 Dollars round-off equivalent.  In my local currency, it is about 4,000 Pesos. This is the 3 days pass on North Kyushu covering north of the island extending to central in Kumamoto and on the west is Nagasaki. It also covers Oita in the east side. Used JR tickets with Unlimited Pass Disclosure :    This post contains affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, I may earn a small commision at no extra cost to you. With the increased rate of the Unlimited pass, based on the ticket price in Klook , it is now around 15,000 Yen or 100 Dollars.  Around 2,00...

First time traveller in Japan? Here are things  I have learned and I wish I knew, before I went to Japan: Luggage storage are available in major stations. Cost varies depends on the size and storage hours.  There are counters with assistance, and some are self-assisted or coin lockers.  Always keep left. Japan's car drives right hand and so goes with the traffic road, sidewalks and pedestrians. So stay left in the escalators and walk in the right if you want to go ahead. It's cheaper to ride a bus or train. Don't ride a taxi. There are always bus and train stations nearby. Check Japan's tranportation hub  for more details.   Always load your transportation card .  Else you will need to prepare the trips' fare in exact amount in cash. Drop it in the fare box.  They have change machine, but not all larger bills are accepted.  When riding the bus, you have to tap first or pay first.  Don't forget to tap again when you drop off the bus. Else...

This is not my first time to ride a bicycle during my travels, but Japan is definitely a convenient and safe place to bike on the road with designated lanes and parking. I biked in Osaka, by just going along the city roads without a destination in mind.  I thought to get the sense of being a cyclist or biker like the locals do, and see how it goes.   And so when I visited Fukuoka, I planned my biking trip. The weather is fair, but a few times it rained.  Eventhough, the tour went smooth while riding the bicycle to visit the places. Make sure you already know how to ride a bike if you plan to do this tour😄 🚲 Where to rent a bicycle? There are few ways to rent a bike in Fukuoka. 1. Rent a bike via apps.  There are so many bicycle rentals available global, and the bikes are easy accessible on stations.  You download the application and rent a wide variety of bicycles to choose from.  Top bike rentals that you can check are Docomo  and CogiCogi ...