There are many places you are asked not to talk on the phone. - Restaurant / Coffee Shop - In a bus or train - In a elevator Basically, people do not want to hear your story. If you need to talk, go somewhere there is nobody listening. It is the good rule.

Only in Japan there are different flavors of Kit Kat. Strawberry Citrus Golden Blend Pear Shinshu Apple Edamame Soybean Purple Sweet Potato Hot Japanese Chili Cinnamon Cookie Strawberry Cheesecake Blueberry Cheesecake Matcha-Green Tea Hojicha Roasted Tea Brown Sugar Syrup Red Bean Sandwich Wasabi

A randoseru (ランドセル) is a firm-sided backpack made of stitched firm leather or leather-like synthetic material, most commonly used in Japan by elementa...

You only find "Square Water Melon", "White Strawberry" and $10 piece of chocolate in Japan. No, people usually do not eat them regularly, they are used mainly as gifts. When you come back from Japan, what should you bring back?

There are many types of hotels in Japan and they are - Capsule Hotel / Sauna Hotel - Minsyuku (Japanese Style Bed and Breakfast) - Business Hotel - Love Hotel - City Hotel You can spend $15 per night to over $400 per night or more.

You can stay in downtown Tokyo and Osaka Metro area for $15 to $50 per night if you use capsule hotel. You can check for availability using any of the travel booking sites including hotels.com, expedia.com and so on. They are so cheap and very popular, so you need to book early. Those capsule hotels are usually provid...

Tattoo is considered that you are a part of gang organization (or Yakuza) in Japan. There for many establishments (mainly public baths, sauna and Onsen) prohibits people with tattoo from entering. It includes one point tattoo like a little butterfly and flower and even a name except for medical reasons. If you have one point ta...

Guns are banned in japan or they are strictly controlled. I heard one point that even a police guns have no bullet in the first chamber. This does not...

Tokyo Motor Show, Omocha (Toy) Show and other trade shows in Japan may be the place to go. When you know you are going to Japan, check what kind of trade shows are available while you are in Japan.

Many people go to Tokyo and Kyoto when they go to Japan. But you should extend your visit to Osaka. If you like good foods, Osaka is your destination. Those pictures are taken at Dotonbori.