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First trip to Japan? Start here.
Where to go, what to expect, local etiquette and practical ideas for finding your feet.
Follow Fumi for a friendly introduction to the places, journeys and everyday moments ahead.
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A quiet road can still be a place to pause.
On your first Japan walks, find the pedestrian signal and wait for your turn to cross. Watching the street gives you time to notice the neighbourhood as well as understand how people move through it.
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When a train arrives, give the people getting off a clear way through.
Stand to the side of the doorway, let them step onto the platform, then board when it is clear. On a first Japan trip, a few seconds of observation can make the rhythm feel familiar.
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The place you are looking for may be above the pavement.
On a first Japan trip, check the floor as well as the street address, then find the right entrance. Looking up can turn an uncertain arrival into the beginning of a lovely little discovery.
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If you have a reserved train seat, match your carriage and seat details before you unpack.
Taking a moment to check the ticket on a first Japan journey leaves you free to settle in properly. Then the lovely part can begin: watching the view unfold.
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A beautiful room can make you reach for the camera before you have looked around.
On a first Japan visit, check the photography guidance and ask if you are unsure. Knowing what is welcome lets you enjoy the view with a little more confidence.
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When a shop offers a bag, take a moment to say whether you need one.
Keeping a reusable tote within reach makes that exchange easy on a first Japan trip. Everyday choices soon become familiar, leaving more attention for the lovely things you find.
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Before your first ticket gate in Japan, step aside and watch one person go through.
Notice where the card or ticket is used, then check your own fare details. A few quiet seconds of understanding can make the next small step feel much easier.
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A familiar size label is only a starting point when you shop somewhere new.
On your first Japan trip, ask about trying a piece on and take a moment to check the fit. The sleeves, shoulders and room to move matter more than the number you expected.
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A café visit sometimes ends with one small question: where does the tray go?
On your first Japan trip, look for a return point or ask the staff before leaving. Learning the little routines makes the next stop feel a touch more familiar.
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Jidai Matsuri 📆 Thu, Oct 22nd 💴 Free 🕰️ 7:00am – 4:00pm
The biggest historical parade in Kyoto, the Jidai Matsuri translates to the "Festival of the Ages" and commemorates the founding of Kyoto as the Imperial Capital in 794.
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Before joining a queue in Japan, take a moment to see where it begins and ends.
Floor markings or a quick question can help when the line is less obvious. A little attention gives everyone their space and leaves you free to enjoy what comes next.
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A taxi door in Japan may open with help from the driver.
Pause beside the car, keep clear of the door and follow their lead before getting in. A first trip is full of small discoveries; learning the everyday ones is part of becoming comfortable.
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That small shape beside your plate may be a chopstick rest.
When one is provided in Japan, set the tips there between bites. Noticing the little things on the table can make an unfamiliar meal feel more comfortable, one useful detail at a time.
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