Japan is a country where the people, culture, history, technology and food – all come together to make the sum greater than its parts. Here are some of our experiences visiting this beautiful country.
Top experiences
1) Visit legenday temples – Kiyomizu-dera, Nanzenji, Todai-ji, Sensoji
2) Visit Miyajima Island, take the ropeway to Mt.Misen, and hike to the peak of Mt. Misen
3) Visit Nara for a day – feed the deer, see Todai-ji Japan’s biggest temple, and visit Kasuga Taisha shrine amidst the Nara Park
4) Taste foods street markets such as Tsukiji, Nakamise Dori, Miyajima Omotesando
5) Hop on to a street kart tour in Tokyo
6) Shop at Uniqlo, explore everything kitchen related in Kappabashi, check out department stores in Shinjuku and fashion in Ginza
Blog Posts
Japan – A traveler’s thoughts
We can’t point to one particular factor – the crowds, the tech, the neon lights, the transit system, the temples, the gardens, the cleanliness, the food, the people, the attention to detail and the list can go on and on. In Japan, all of these come together in an amazing synchrony making the sum greater…
Vegetarian (and vegan) food guide for Japan
State of Vegetarian and Vegan diets in Japan Japan is by no means a “vegetarian friendly” country in a traditional sense of the phrase. One can’t just walk into any restaurant and expect vegetarian items on the menu! It is even likely that many aren’t aware of such a thing as vegetarianism, but there’s a…
Things we brought back from Japan
When exploring different countries, we allow ourselves to acquire practical items that are traditionally relevant in the place of visit and serve as mementos of our journey. Here are the things we brought back from our trip to Japan.
Comparison of ANA business class from Japan on 787 and 777
Sruthi and Nitin flew business class from Japan to different destinations, experiencing varied services. ANA’s Boeing 777 offers “The Room”, a spacious and private seat, while the 787 has a dated product. Service and cleanliness on the Delhi flight were subpar, and the wifi was expensive. Overall, ANA’s “The Room” provided a premium experience.
Flight booking strategies for our trip to Japan
In this blog post, we’re excited to share the research we did for flight bookings for our trip to Japan in March. We booked our tickets sometime in the middle of September, and cash value of the tickets in economy was already sky-rocketing — hovering around the low $2000s for a return ticket. Our goal in this…
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