There are some things that are obvious choices from your trip to Japan. Extra memory card to capture all those wild street fashions. Extra suitcase for vending machine trinkets. But tissues? Lonely Planet staffer Ali Lemer shares a few of the things she wishes she’d packed.
Non-Lacing Shoes
One of Japan’s best-known customs is removing shoes upon [...]
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When you hear the word ‘Japan’, what do you think of? Does your mind fill with images of ancient temples or futuristic cities? Do you see visions of mist-shrouded hills or lightning-fast bullet trains? Do you think of suit-clad businessmen or kimono-clad geisha? Whatever image you have of Japan, it’s probably accurate, because it’s all [...]
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