Cultural Literacy vs. Language Literacy
One of the reasons I hear for not traveling Japan, especially among Life-Experienced Adults, is that they fear the language barrier. I fully understand that.
April 27, 2026
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Learn about Japanese culture, traditions, and etiquette to help you travel with confidence, respect local customs, and better understand everyday life in Japan.
One of the reasons I hear for not traveling Japan, especially among Life-Experienced Adults, is that they fear the language barrier. I fully understand that.
Despite my research, on my first trip to Japan one of the things I struggled with for the first few days was handling money.
One of the things that trouble many people, especially Americans in Japan is that the food, although fantastic, can be intimidating. Whenever I am asked
The first time my wife joined me in Japan we planned to visit some of her relatives in Yokohama. We settled into a nice hotel,
I learned this one the hard way. A few years ago, I went to Fukuoka to experience its famous Yatai culture. Yatai are small mobile
Rice is the cornerstone of Japanese Cuisine. Therefore, it’s appropriate to begin this series with what may be the ultimate rice dish – Onigiri. Onigiri,
It’s no secret that I love Ryokans (traditional accommodations, usually with public bath). However, just what you sleep on in these will vary between Western
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