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2023 Japan's Harsh Inflation
Japan is usually a country of unwavering prices: some products have literally cost the same for decades! The…
Buying or Renting a Kimono or a Yukata in Japan
Japanese people still love to dress in wafuku, the Japanese traditional clothing, and especially in kimono…
Kyoto during Christmas time
While the end of the year is coming, and December sees numerous thanking celebrations happening in the city’s…
Tax-free and duty-free in Japan
The Japanese added value tax, called "consumption tax," may not be the highest of OCDE countries at 10% (from…
Sales in Japan
The Western system of sales is different from Japan’s. Japan does not have specific periods throughout the…
How to offer a present in Japan
There are many occasions on which Japanese people give gifts, and some are considered a type of social duty:
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The best souvenirs to bring back home from Japan
Travel souvenirs step into another dimension even more significative with the Japanese concept of お土産 omiyage…
The Japanese Kit Kat: What a Selection!
No discussion of Japan would be complete without mentioning Kit Kat. Who would have guessed this humble…
The Suica Card: A Travel Essential in Japan
Suica is the name of an electronic prepaid card that allows an easy simple use of public transportation…
Golden Week - Japanese Holidays
Golden Week is a collection of public holidays in Japan between the end of April and the beginning of May,…
Halloween in Japan
This is not the place to go back on the history and traditions associated with Halloween, but this festival…