Like this post? Help us by sharing it! We were lucky enough to have the lovely Rachel Schraer join us for a 2 month intern programme with Bristol University. Rachel is a talented writer who also pens her own blog (during her time here, a piece she wrote on Bristol went viral), so we asked […]
First-Timer’s Japan
It’s Impolite to.. Your Guide to Basic Japanese Etiquette
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Japanese Etiquette Tips Slurping of noodles is not only polite, it is almost expected. Forget what your Mom told you – Never eat noodles without slurping! Public restrooms have a code of etiquette. Often you will find slippers at the doorway to a rest room. Use them […]
I’m Traveling to Japan, and I Can’t Use Chopsticks … Help!
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Chopsticks
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Traveling to Japan provides the opportunity to try new foods and enjoy a unique cultural experience. Although using chopsticks is not a requirement, it is helpful because it offers the chance to try foods at unique venues. Identify the Problem Traveling to Japan does not mean that […]
How Not to Be Lost in Translation: A Cultural Crash Course for Japan
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Visiting Japan for the first time sometimes feels as if you’ve been teleported to a strange and different world. There is always a nagging concern that you might inadvertently insult the Japanese by not knowing proper etiquette, your P’s from your Q’s, perhaps bowing incorrectly or forgetting […]
Making Your Yen Stretch Further: 5 Tips to Balancing Your Budget Abroad
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Japanese Yen
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! A holiday in Japan can be the trip of a lifetime, but staying on budget in a foreign country poses a challenge. Use these tips to keep expenses low when using the yen. Cash or charge? While it’s a good idea to carry your card around […]
How to make it big in Japan
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! When you join one of the InsideJapan Tours, you will probably be wondering what your tour leader will be like – will they be knowledgeable, will they be interesting, will you like them, will they have a secret life and rock star alter-ego?!?!?! Perhaps you won’t be […]
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! When you join one of the InsideJapan Tours, you will probably be wondering what your tour leader will be like – will they be knowledgeable, will they be interesting, will you like them, will they have a secret life and rock star alter-ego?!?!?! Perhaps you won’t be […]