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What should I bring for Mt.Fuji climbing?
What are you going to pack? The below list is a suggestion of what you should bring to Mt. Fuji. Get some idea for perfect preparation!
The Difference Between Narita and Haneda Airport
How many airports are in Tokyo? Which airport should I use when visiting Tokyo? This article will answer the common questions about airports in the Tokyo area, Japan. Let's dive into learning about the differences between Haneda airport, Tokyo district, and Narita airport, Chiba prefecture.
Learn the essence of Zazen Meditation - Zen Buddhism
Learn Zazen meditation from a Japanese Zen Buddhist monk! In our online tour, we visited Ganjyouji Temple, Soto school of Zen Buddhism, Yamaguchi, Japan. In this article, you will learn the essence of Zazen meditation taught by the chief monk at Ganjoji Temple. You can also visit the temple for experiences such as Zen meditation (Zazen) and sutra copying (Shakyo).
Easy Authentic Onigiri Rice ball & Chicken Teriyaki Recipe by Ms. Iwahori
Encore request! Onigiri Rice Ball & Chicken Teriyaki Recipe from our online virtual tour in Japan. Learn how to make two of the top Japanese comfort food options!! They both are very easy to make and very popular for bento-box options!
Types of Train in Japanese Rail Road System ~ Local to Bullet trains ~ Explained
Are you traveling to Japan and want to know how to get around Japan by train? This article will introduce and explain different train types to help you maneuver better in Japan using Japan Railroad systems. Local/Semi-Express/Rapid/Express/Rapid Express/Semi-Special Express/Special Rapid/Limited/Special Express/Bullet Train/Super Express/Shinkansen
Types of Bullet Train Tickets and Seats Explained #2 ~ Reserved Vs. Non-reserved ~
Bullet trains are a great time-efficient transportation option while traveling long-distance in Japan. In the last article, we learned about seating options - Ordinary Vs. Green. This article will look into the types of tickets, Reserved Vs. Non-reserved, list of holidays/dates to be noted when planning your trip with bullet trains, and about JR pass and its perks.
Types of Bullet Train Tickets and Seats Explained #1 ~ Ordinary Vs. Green ~
Bullet trains are a great time-efficient transportation option while traveling long-distance in Japan. In this article. This article will look into the types of bullet train seatings - Ordinary Vs. Green, rules about booking bullet train seats with JR Pass, and JR Pass, a special flat-rate pass which grants train access to almost anywhere in Japan, only available to international visitors.
How to Enjoy a Layover at Narita Airport 1 ~ Visit Narita-san, Shinsho-ji~
Are you looking for ways to kill time around Narita Airport? There is a place we recommend for a visit when you have a long layover at Narita Airport. It is easy to access: only 2 stations away on the JR or Keisei line from Narita Airport (Terminal 1) and from there, it's within walking distance. In this article, we will show you around the Shinshoji Temple and the history behind some of the Buddhism structures you will find at Shinshoji-temple, also known to locals as Naritasan.
How to Get to downtown Tokyo from Narita Airport (NRT)
Are you traveling to Japan and flying into Narita Airport(NRT)? This article will cover Things to consider when flying into Narita Airport, Transportation options from Narita Airport to Downtown Tokyo such as Narita Express, Keisei Electric Railway, Airport Limousine, and our travel assistance services available at Amnet such as Car Service and Meet & Greet service.
How to Use a Toto Washlet - Japanese toilet
Are you traveling to Japan? Read this article to learn about types of toilets in Japan (sitting - Western Style, squatting - Japanese Style, and Washlet - Japanese Hi-tech bidet toilet), how to use a TOTO washlet, and about its user-friendly features such as seat warmer, bidet, and Otohime.