Japan travel tips
Things I Noticed in Tokyo: Aquarius vs Pocari Sweat
Aquarius is a Coca-Cola Japan sports drink from 1983. Pocari Sweat is an Otsuka drink from 1980. Read how they taste and when people in Japan drink each.
Japan travel tips
Things I Noticed in Tokyo: The Clear Umbrella
A Tokyo family business made the first clear umbrella in the late 1950s. Today, Tokyo residents own nearly five umbrellas each, according to a 2022 survey. This guide covers the history, the etiquette, and tips for your first rainy day in Tokyo.
This month in Japan
Things to Do in Japan: October 2026
Things to do in Japan this October: English rakugo, Noh and Kyogen theater, tea tastings, sake festivals, and craft classes. Japan events on Peatix.
Deep experiences
Hagi, Japan: A Castle Town's History
Hagi is a small Yamaguchi castle town where the leaders of Japan's Meiji Restoration trained. See its five UNESCO sites and plan your visit.
Japan travel tips
Beyond the Tracks: Navigating the Last Mile in Japan
Trains cannot take you everywhere in Japan. Here is how taxis, ride apps, and buses cover the last mile of your trip, from spotting a licensed taxi to reading a bus fare display.
Japan travel tips
The Art of the Stay: Finding Your Place in Japan
From capsule hotels to countryside ryokans, Japan offers six distinct ways to spend the night. Here's how each one differs, and how to pick the right fit for your trip.
Deep experiences
How to Walk Osamu Dazai's Mitaka: 6 Free Stops in the Town That Still Finds New Writers
Most people ride through Mitaka on the way to the Ghibli Museum. Two hours on foot from the same station covers six free Dazai sites, ending at the museum gate.
Visiting Japan
Things to Do in Japan: August 2026
A citywide matsuri comes indoors for the first time, English Rakugo returns to Asakusa, and Ryukyu performing arts mark the rebuilding of Shuri Castle.
Japan travel tips
When to Visit Japan, Month by Month, from Someone Who's Lived There
Cherry blossom timing, the biggest-crowd weeks, and when prices drop, from years living in Japan plus insight from Peatix's team there.
Visiting Japan
Things To Do in Japan: July 2026
English Rakugo, indigo dyeing, kintsugi repair, improv comedy, knife sharpening, and mizuhiki accessories across Japan in July.
Japan travel tips
eSIM, SIM Card, or Pocket WiFi: Which One Actually Works in Japan
eSIM, SIM card, or pocket WiFi. How to choose the right data option so you're connected the moment you land in Japan.
How Far Ahead to Book Japan's Hardest Restaurant Reservations
Japan has some of the best restaurants in the world, and some of the hardest to book. Here's how far ahead to plan.