Tips & articles
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A guide to the eateries of Japan
28 June 2013
Possibly more than any nationality in the world, the Japanese love to eat out, and the cornucopia of culinary options,...
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Japan dos and don’ts for travellers
27 June 2013
The Japanese are a warm and welcoming people whose unique culture can be both frustrating and enlightening in its complexity...
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Meet the baaarista: touring Tokyo’s animal cafés
25 June 2013
To celebrate the Year of the Snake, why not cuddle with one while you wait for a plate of hot,...
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What’s new in Japan for travellers?
03 June 2013
There’s never been a better time to visit the land of the rising sun. In the last few years, several...
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48 hours in Hiroshima
31 May 2013
Friendly, picturesque and a paradise for foodies. This description might not spring to mind when you hear the word ‘Hiroshima‘,...
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Five sites for exploring Edo-era Tokyo
28 May 2013
Technology and fashion might be the first things that come to mind when you think of Tokyo, but even the...
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Where to follow the global ale trail
13 May 2013
You don’t have to travel far to realise that pale lagers are the beer of choice for the majority of...
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20 free things to do in Tokyo
24 April 2013
Exploring the Big Sushi is a mind-blowing experience, but one that can also blow your budget. Don’t despair – there’s an...
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Where to find the world’s most imaginative ice cream
16 April 2013
Ice cream. Quite simply, it’s a holiday essential. And if you’re on the lookout for something more inspired than a...
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The next food trends predicted by travel writers
18 March 2013
Climb aboard the food trend train: what’s cool today will be passé tomorrow. New food trends arrive on the scene...
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Conquer your fear: 4 tips for solo women travelers
31 January 2013
Lonely Planet produced this article in conjunction with our partner, Self Magazine. Take our travel poll to see what kind...
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Saidai-ji Eyō: tips for participating in Japan’s naked festival
20 January 2013
This is an excerpt from Lonely Planet’s A Year of Festivals.Location: Kannon-in temple, Saidai-ji, JapanDate:...
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Best places to shop for travel gear and gadgets
26 November 2012
Gadgets. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, they’re rapidly becoming part of the traveller’s arsenal. But that doesn’t mean you have...
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Northeast Japan: is Tōhoku ready for travellers again?
14 November 2012
It’s been over a year and a half since a 9.0 earthquake struck Japan’s northeast coast, followed by a deadly...
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Where to go in winter
13 November 2012
The rewards for braving the cold are many. The Northern Hemisphere offers wonderful winter travel, with fewer crowds than in...
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Five road trips from airports worldwide
30 October 2012
London, Paris, Los Angeles, Tokyo and Sydney: all great cities....
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A no-sushi guide to food in Japan
30 September 2012
You’re in Japan. You’ve eaten more sushi in two days than you have in your whole life and you feel...
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50 years of James Bond: a dream 007 travel itinerary
20 September 2012
Bond, James Bond that is, turns 50 on the silver screen this year. For those of us who leave room...
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Japan’s spirited third city
19 July 2012
Every trip does not have to be about ticking off a sightseeing list. Some of the best destinations are seen...
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10 places to travel for a higher cause
28 June 2012
Seeking some deeper meaning on your travels? Make your own pilgrimage to some of the world’s great spiritual sites.1. Source...
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Best places to get naked
28 June 2012
It’s not news to point out that the human body has been fetishized by advertising, consumerism, cinema, etc. There is,...
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Best kid-friendly destinations
28 June 2012
Little people can be the harshest critics of travel. They are easily bored by museums and religious architecture. Transport is...
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Tokyo’s top shopping strips
27 June 2012
This is an excerpt from the Shopping chapter of Lonely Planet’s Tokyo guide.Tokyoites shop as they work – long and...
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Top 5 hiking areas in Japan
27 June 2012
Hiking Japan is one of the hiking world’s best-kept secrets. You can go hut-to-hut in the Japan Alps, traverse the...
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