23 Japan Travel Tips
Exchanging US dollars to yen can be done right in the Narita and Haneda Airports, pretty much anywhere in the airport. I even exchanged my Yen back into US Dollars right across from my departing gate on my flight back home. The exchange rate at the airport is slightly higher, but is obviously more convenient. […]
Learn MoreWhen counting money and numbers in Japan, for written numbers, youβre in luck. The Japanese use Latin numerical characters for everyday numbers on streets signs, in the subway and when making a purchase. The cash register will either have the number in Yen that you need to pay, and when there is no register, it […]
Learn MoreAre you wondering what equipment should bring forΒ video bloggingΒ in Japan? Video Production is my actual profession, but when I travel to Japan, it is mostly for my Japan vacation with video blogging as a hobby. With a combination of my age, bad back (herniated disc from 10 years in Los Angeles as a professional Swing […]
Learn MoreJapanese is the official language when communicating in Japan, but there are many dialects. Tokyo, being a major metropolitan area, is the most universal dialect which is understood by natives in other regions, but Japanese citizens from Tokyo cannot necessary understand the dialect of other regions. The Japanese language evolved from Chinese and used Chinese […]
Learn MoreTraveling in Japan with Diabetes can be challenging if you are not prepared. Admittedly, my diabetes is not controlled the way it should be, or at least the way I want it to be. And traveling, especially overseas can be a hassle if youβre dealing with a disease and medications. However, have not fear. Just […]
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