Japan is a country that is on many of our bucket lists. With all the stories of culture, history, beauty and intrigue surrounding it, Japan has a magnetic pull for many travelers. But in addition to all the good stuff – between all the rules, customs and cultural differences, Japan can also sound a bit intimidating.

Whether you’re traveling for a few days on a stopover or spending a month there (like us), there are a few key things to keep in mind and prep for.

Yakkan Shoumei

Let’s get this one out of the way. Japan is extremely strict with certain medications. […]