This is a product review of Fire HD 10 Tablet on the travelandjapan.com website. Entertainment in a Foreign Country It’s a long flight to Japan depending on where you live in the world. The flight seems to take forever without some quality entertainment. The airline does offer several movies in different categories but not everyone likes … Read more
I’ve done a lot of international travel and have learned the hard way what is needed to have a safe and comfortable flight to your destination. Some of these items can also make your stay in a Foreign land more comfortable. I want to pass on my discoveries to you so that you don’t have … Read more
There are several types of trains in Japan and when you first arrive it is confusing but with a little research and time, you’ll be riding the trains in Japan like a pro. You’ll understand why the train is taking so long to get from point A to point B and what’s the best train … Read more
If you’re going to vacation or live in Japan you’ll likely need to become familiar with IC Cards. IC Cards in Japan are used for several things including monorail, train, bus, and subway travel. IC cards can also be used for vending machines (usually in the station area), parking, some stores, parking lot fees, and … Read more
Sumida Aquarium The Sumida Aquarium is a fascinating feature of Tokyo Skytree Town. With over 10,000 sea creatures the modern aquarium is a fantastic way to spend a day. I visited the Sumida aquarium and enjoyed every moment. The aquarium is easy to locate and travel to, the price is not too expensive, and the … Read more
Before my first time visit to Japan, I knew very little about the country. This is a list of what shocked me the most. Clean Japan is not only clean but super clean. Everyone helps and it’s not unusual to see people cleaning sidewalks and roadways. I had to create a game called find the … Read more
Apartment rental in Japan is tough enough without the rental company doing an apartment policy quick change. After renting an apartment in Tokyo for a year the rental company blindsided me with whole new policies. I was given no advanced warning and no email or letter about changes in policy. Just a new set of … Read more
I’ve lived in Japan for a few years now and I love it. I have grown accustomed to certain things here and would be inconvenienced without these items or services. There is a lot of convenience in Japan and several things I find hard to live without when I visit other countries. Here are the … Read more
Mount Fuji from Tokyo is the number one sightseeing trip in Japan. People book a Mount Fuji day trip by the thousands each month (except winter). The day trip up the mountain is by bus, and the view is amazing. The bus will take you to the fifth station (weather permitting), which is the highest … Read more
Matsuri (Japanese Cultural Festival) happens throughout the year in Japan. Omikoshi Matsuri happens depending on when the shrine has it scheduled. Hundreds and sometimes thousands of people volunteer to take part in this annual event. It’s an exciting festival and people often travel from all over the area to attend. I attended the Sagae Festival … Read more