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Japan feels like it’s living in 2040. Everything works- the bullet trains, the hi-tech toilets, the convenience stores, the people. It is the only country I have visited where I was genuinely humbled not by its history or its size, but by how thoughtfully it treats every single detail of daily life.

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Currency

Only Yen is accepted. Card acceptance is High. 1 INR = 1.7 Yen (Aug’26)

Purchasing Power Parity

Japan is 2.7x more expensive than India.

Direct Flights

ANA, JAL and Air India fly between Tokyo and DEL/BOM/BLR

Visa

Visa cost is Rs500 only. E-visa- also available but has the same physical submission

Budget

We did 10-days in Aug’25 across Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka in Rs 1.75L/ person

Best Time

Spring (Mar-Mid May) and Autumn (Oct-Nov). Avoid Jun to Sep (Hot)

Veg Friendiness

Few restaurants with mostly subpar taste. Fish oil/ stock very common. Indian available.

English Fluency

Very poor is all regions. Always have Translation Apps.

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My Personal Account of 10 Days across Japan- Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka & Nara- Cost & Day-wise Plan, Aug’25
Japan 42 min read May 12, 2026
My Personal Account of 10 Days across Japan- Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka & Nara- Cost & Day-wise Plan, Aug’25
Never Go to Japan between June to September : A Sweaty Public Service Announcement
Japan 11 min read Aug 11, 2026
Never Go to Japan between June to September : A Sweaty Public Service Announcement
teamLab Borderless Tokyo: An Honest 3.5/5 Review (And Why Your Group Might Disagree)
Japan 12 min read Aug 11, 2026
teamLab Borderless Tokyo: An Honest 3.5/5 Review (And Why Your Group Might Disagree)
Why Every Japanese Person Dresses Like a Uniqlo Catalogue (And You Can Learn From It)
Japan 10 min read Aug 11, 2026
Why Every Japanese Person Dresses Like a Uniqlo Catalogue (And You Can Learn From It)
Inside M’s Pop Life: 7 Floors of the World’s Largest Adult Department Store in Akihabara
Japan 14 min read Aug 11, 2026
Inside M’s Pop Life: 7 Floors of the World’s Largest Adult Department Store in Akihabara
₹300/Km Cab vs ₹600 Airport Train: The Japan Transport Math Everyone Must Know Before Landing
Japan 12 min read Aug 11, 2026
₹300/Km Cab vs ₹600 Airport Train: The Japan Transport Math Everyone Must Know Before Landing
Tokyo to Kyoto by Shinkansen: My 1st Time on Japan’s Bullet Train (& Everything That Happens Inside)
Japan 14 min read Aug 11, 2026
Tokyo to Kyoto by Shinkansen: My 1st Time on Japan’s Bullet Train (& Everything That Happens Inside)
Inside a Japanese 7-Eleven: It Will Ruin Your Idea of Convenience Stores Forever
Japan 15 min read Aug 11, 2026
Inside a Japanese 7-Eleven: It Will Ruin Your Idea of Convenience Stores Forever
Tokyo DisneySea Review: The Most Overhyped ₹7,000 I Ever Spent
Japan 13 min read Aug 11, 2026
Tokyo DisneySea Review: The Most Overhyped ₹7,000 I Ever Spent
Vegetarian Food in Japan: The Complete Survival Guide for Indian Travellers (2026)
Japan 19 min read Aug 11, 2026
Vegetarian Food in Japan: The Complete Survival Guide for Indian Travellers (2026)
Why Japanese Toilets Will Ruin You for Life: An Indian’s Honest Confession
Japan 11 min read Aug 11, 2026
Why Japanese Toilets Will Ruin You for Life: An Indian’s Honest Confession
Welcome Suica Card Japan: The Complete IC Card Guide for Indian Travellers (2026)
Japan 13 min read Aug 11, 2026
Welcome Suica Card Japan: The Complete IC Card Guide for Indian Travellers (2026)
Japan Escalator Etiquette: Why Tokyo and Osaka Stand on Opposite Sides (And 9 Other Unspoken Rules)
Japan 10 min read Aug 11, 2026
Japan Escalator Etiquette: Why Tokyo and Osaka Stand on Opposite Sides (And 9 Other Unspoken Rules)
The Bowing Deer of Nara: Why a Half-Day Trip Will Be the Most Joyful Part of Your Japan Itinerary
Japan 9 min read Aug 11, 2026
The Bowing Deer of Nara: Why a Half-Day Trip Will Be the Most Joyful Part of Your Japan Itinerary
Fushimi Inari Torii Gates: Who Actually Pays? The Temple Tile Donations Nobody Talks About
Japan 10 min read Aug 11, 2026
Fushimi Inari Torii Gates: Who Actually Pays? The Temple Tile Donations Nobody Talks About
Shimanami Kaido Cycling Guide for Indian Travellers: 70 km Cycling Track, Costs, How to Reach
Japan 14 min read Aug 11, 2026
Shimanami Kaido Cycling Guide for Indian Travellers: 70 km Cycling Track, Costs, How to Reach
Shibuya Crossing: Overhyped or Iconic? My Honest 0/5 Verdict + The Real Shibuya Neighbourhood Guide
Japan 13 min read Aug 11, 2026
Shibuya Crossing: Overhyped or Iconic? My Honest 0/5 Verdict + The Real Shibuya Neighbourhood Guide
Google Translate in Japan: The Survival Guide (& Why People There Are Even Better Than the App)
Japan 12 min read Aug 11, 2026
Google Translate in Japan: The Survival Guide (& Why People There Are Even Better Than the App)
The Best Japanese Festivals to Plan a Trip Around: A Month-by-Month Calendar for Travellers
Japan 15 min read Aug 11, 2026
The Best Japanese Festivals to Plan a Trip Around: A Month-by-Month Calendar for Travellers
Sake Is Not What You Think: Our First Tasting in Shibuya (And the Complete Guide to Japanese Alcohol)
Japan 14 min read Aug 11, 2026
Sake Is Not What You Think: Our First Tasting in Shibuya (And the Complete Guide to Japanese Alcohol)
The Ultimate Guide to Japan’s Best Izakaya Neighbourhoods and Bar (+Shinjuku: Golden Gai)
Japan 16 min read Aug 11, 2026
The Ultimate Guide to Japan’s Best Izakaya Neighbourhoods and Bar (+Shinjuku: Golden Gai)
Japan Theme Parks Compared: Fuji-Q vs Universal vs DisneySea vs Disneyland vs Legoland vs Ghibli
Japan 15 min read Aug 04, 2026
Japan Theme Parks Compared: Fuji-Q vs Universal vs DisneySea vs Disneyland vs Legoland vs Ghibli
LGBTQ+ Japan: A Complete Travel Guide to Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ni-chome, Osaka’s Doyamacho, and Beyond
Japan 16 min read Aug 04, 2026
LGBTQ+ Japan: A Complete Travel Guide to Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ni-chome, Osaka’s Doyamacho, and Beyond
Skiing in the Japanese Alps: A Beginner’s Guide (Niseko, Hakuba, Nozawa & More)
Japan 17 min read Aug 04, 2026
Skiing in the Japanese Alps: A Beginner’s Guide (Niseko, Hakuba, Nozawa & More)
Exploring Okinawa: Beaches, Islands, Visa, Costs & Why It’s Different from Mainland Japan
Japan 14 min read Aug 04, 2026
Exploring Okinawa: Beaches, Islands, Visa, Costs & Why It’s Different from Mainland Japan
Exploring Sapporo & the Hokkaido Region: A Complete 8-Day Itinerary for Indian Travellers
Japan 15 min read Aug 04, 2026
Exploring Sapporo & the Hokkaido Region: A Complete 8-Day Itinerary for Indian Travellers
Tokyo Neighbourhoods Guide: Top 10 Areas Every Indian Traveller Should Know (Ranked by Stay Cost)
Japan 21 min read Aug 04, 2026
Tokyo Neighbourhoods Guide: Top 10 Areas Every Indian Traveller Should Know (Ranked by Stay Cost)
Is the Sakura Bloom Actually Worth It? An Honest Guide to Japan’s Cherry Blossom Season
Japan 15 min read Aug 04, 2026
Is the Sakura Bloom Actually Worth It? An Honest Guide to Japan’s Cherry Blossom Season
All 26 UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Japan: A Complete Guide for Travellers
Japan 20 min read Aug 04, 2026
All 26 UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Japan: A Complete Guide for Travellers
Japan’s WW2 (World War 2) Sites: A Traveller’s Guide to Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Beyond
Japan 16 min read Aug 04, 2026
Japan’s WW2 (World War 2) Sites: A Traveller’s Guide to Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Beyond
The Ultimate Kyoto Guide: Neighbourhoods, Landmarks, Food, Festivals & 3/5/7-Day Itineraries
Japan 22 min read Aug 03, 2026
The Ultimate Kyoto Guide: Neighbourhoods, Landmarks, Food, Festivals & 3/5/7-Day Itineraries
Japan’s Best Outdoor Exp: A Curated Guide for Those Who Want More Than Tokyo & Kyoto
Japan 18 min read Aug 03, 2026
Japan’s Best Outdoor Exp: A Curated Guide for Those Who Want More Than Tokyo & Kyoto
Travelling to Japan with Infants, Seniors, Disabilities, Pregnant Women, and Pets: A Practical Guide
Japan 21 min read Aug 03, 2026
Travelling to Japan with Infants, Seniors, Disabilities, Pregnant Women, and Pets: A Practical Guide
Kawaii, Geisha, the Pink Economy: Japan’s Complex Relationship with Sex, Commerce & Cuteness
Japan 20 min read Aug 03, 2026
Kawaii, Geisha, the Pink Economy: Japan’s Complex Relationship with Sex, Commerce & Cuteness
The First-Timer’s Practical Japan Handbook: Saving Money and Staying Sane
Japan 11 min read Aug 03, 2026
The First-Timer’s Practical Japan Handbook: Saving Money and Staying Sane
Kazubar Kyoto: I Found Japan’s Most Hidden Speakeasy that Doesn’t Even Have a Menu
Japan 14 min read Aug 03, 2026
Kazubar Kyoto: I Found Japan’s Most Hidden Speakeasy that Doesn’t Even Have a Menu
Starbucks in Japan Are on Another Level: The Top 10 Across Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka
Japan 14 min read Aug 03, 2026
Starbucks in Japan Are on Another Level: The Top 10 Across Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka
E-Bike Rental Kyoto: 14 km Through Dark Forests, A Wild Boar, and Why You Must Cycle in Kyoto
Japan 16 min read Aug 03, 2026
E-Bike Rental Kyoto: 14 km Through Dark Forests, A Wild Boar, and Why You Must Cycle in Kyoto
Japan Visa for Indians: It’s Easier (And Cheaper) Than You Think. Here is your Complete Guide in 2026
Japan 15 min read Aug 03, 2026
Japan Visa for Indians: It’s Easier (And Cheaper) Than You Think. Here is your Complete Guide in 2026
What Japan Makes That the Rest of the World Hasn’t Figured Out Yet (Plus the Complete Shopping Guide)
Japan 23 min read Aug 02, 2026
What Japan Makes That the Rest of the World Hasn’t Figured Out Yet (Plus the Complete Shopping Guide)
16 Unique Japan Experiences Every Tourist Should Know About (Ranked)
Japan 19 min read Aug 02, 2026
16 Unique Japan Experiences Every Tourist Should Know About (Ranked)
The Ultimate Osaka Guide: Way More Than Dotonbori, USJ, and the Airport
Japan 20 min read Aug 02, 2026
The Ultimate Osaka Guide: Way More Than Dotonbori, USJ, and the Airport
Mt Fuji and the Five Lakes: Exciting Day Trips, Multi-Days, Cycling & Climbing
Japan 21 min read Aug 02, 2026
Mt Fuji and the Five Lakes: Exciting Day Trips, Multi-Days, Cycling & Climbing
The Dark Side of Tokyo: I Took a Hidden Walking Tour of Shinjuku and Here’s What I Found
Japan 17 min read Jul 13, 2026
The Dark Side of Tokyo: I Took a Hidden Walking Tour of Shinjuku and Here’s What I Found
Japan’s Onsen Culture: A Complete Guide for Indian Travellers (Tattoos , Best Towns and Budget Options)
Japan 16 min read Jul 07, 2026
Japan’s Onsen Culture: A Complete Guide for Indian Travellers (Tattoos , Best Towns and Budget Options)

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