Destinations
Japan
Japan is a country of beautiful contradictions — bullet trains and tea ceremonies, neon Shinjuku and silent Kyoto temples, the world's best food at every price point. Endlessly polite, punctual and rewarding.
Best Time to Visit
Late March–April (sakura) and October–November (autumn leaves) are magical but busy.
What to Expect
- Language
- Japanese (limited English outside cities)
- Currency
- Japanese yen (JPY)
- Cards & ATMs
- Increasingly card-friendly; still carry some cash
- Plugs
- Types A/B, 100V
- Getting Around
- Shinkansen + metro; IC cards (Suica/Pasmo)
- Safety
- One of the safest countries on earth
Stories in Japan
