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10 Unique Things to Do in Japan: A Japanese Local's Picks for Families and Couples

A Japanese local picks 10 experiences you can only have in Japan, with where to go, how long each takes, prices in yen and AED, and tips for families and couples.

Things to Do in Japan With Kids: 16 Family Favourites by Age, From a Japanese Local

Disney, Pokémon, real snow and Nara's deer: a Japanese local's 16 family favourites in Japan, with the best age for each and how to get the tickets.

Things to Do in Japan for Couples: 10 Romantic Experiences for Gulf Honeymooners

Private onsen, Mount Fuji at sunrise and Kyoto before the crowds: a Japanese local's 10 favourite experiences for couples, with halal tips for Gulf honeymooners.

How to Enjoy a Japanese Onsen Town: Yukata Walks, Foot Baths and Local Treats

An onsen town is more than a bath. A Japanese local explains yukata walks, foot baths, local treats and the highlights of Japan's favourite onsen towns.

The photos get you to Japan; the experiences are why you’ll go back. Tea ceremony in a 200-year-old Kyoto townhouse, sumo morning practice, a knife-maker’s workshop in Osaka, the organised chaos of a fish market at dawn — this section covers the cultural experiences that actually deserve a slot in your limited days, how to book them, and which ones welcome visitors who don’t speak Japanese.