Everyone is encouraged to travel to Japan, despite some obvious difficulties that one might come across.

One of the specific difficulties that one may face would have to be the fact that there are some areas and establishments that are not traveler-friendly in the sense that there are no signs that are translated into any other language for a foreigner’s comprehension. For many parts of rural Japan, preserving the purity if their language (and signs) is part of preserving their identity. Therefore, when you travel Japan, it is wise to either have a grasp of the Japanese language or, better yet, have a trustworthy guide.

Some rural areas are said to be part of a package for when you travel Japan, but you are being warned right now that a good number of these rural areas can no longer be considered truly rural; tourism will have likely tainted the place and some of the nuances of the culture will have been lost in the overwhelming sea of tourists.

While not exactly tourist-friendly, some areas out of the itinerary provides a better means for a person to immerse himself or herself in “real” Japan. Some may even go as far as to say that this is the only true way to travel Japan.

In this section of the site, we will be providing you with information that you may want and need when you travel Japan. This would include a listing of lodgings, wonderful attractions to visit, activities to participate in (most notably, visiting the hot springs), travel agencies that offer competent guides, money changers and best seasons for visits.