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The Boutique Japan Blog
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Japan’s Best Matsuri (Festivals)
Matsuri, festivals in Japan, are often spectacular, filled with color, exuberance, and tradition. Japan has perhaps more unique festivals than…
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Major Holidays and Peak Travel Seasons in Japan
If you’re considering a trip to Japan during one of the country’s peak travel seasons, be aware that things can…
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We’re Hiring an Operations Specialist
Do you love travel and spreadsheets? Boutique Japan is hiring a Full-Time Operations Specialist to join our talented remote team.…
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A Guide to Ekiben: Eating & Drinking on Japan’s Trains
Japan is renowned for its world-class rail and outstanding cuisine, and one of the best ways for travelers to experience…
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We’re Hiring a Sales Specialist
Boutique Japan is seeking an experienced and ambitious Full-Time Sales Specialist to join our talented remote team. If you have…
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Hiking the Historic Nakasendo Trail: 3 Days in the Kiso Valley
Winding through Japan’s central mountains, the 17th-century Nakasendo Trail leads travelers along ancient stone forest paths, through preserved Edo-era villages,…
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Japan Ends Covid Requirements for Tourists
Japan’s borders reopened to independent travelers in the fall of 2022, and since then visiting Japan has been virtually as…
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Family Travel in Japan: 25 Ideas for Exploring Japan with Kids
Japan is fun, fascinating, and safe, making it one of the world’s best destinations for family travel. Whether you’re traveling…
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Traveling to Japan with Food Allergies and Dietary Restrictions
Japanese cuisine is a huge reason so many of our travelers visit Japan, but what about traveling through the country…
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Things to Do in Matsumoto: Culture in the Japanese Alps
I arrived in Matsumoto on a cold night, the chill of winter still enveloping the streets, a breath of rain…
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Introduction to Hakone, Japan
Hakone, in the shadow of Mount Fuji, is one of the greater Tokyo area’s most popular countryside escape destinations, thanks…
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When Is the Best Time of Year to Visit Japan?
The good news for travelers is that there is no single best time of year to travel to Japan —…