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Kyoto is the world center of matcha culture, producing the highest-grade ceremonial tea in the Uji district just south of the city. In 2026, the range of ways to experience matcha — from formal tea ceremony to single-origin cafe flights — spans every format and budget. Here's how to navigate it.

Tokyo after dark is a different city. Whether you want jazz bars in Shimokitazawa, standing ramen at 3am, rooftop cocktails above Ginza, karaoke in Shinjuku, or a proper night in Golden Gai, the city runs 24 hours and rewards every kind of evening. Here's how to navigate Tokyo's nightlife in 2026.

Japan has over 80,000 Shinto shrines, and most tourists visit at least one. Very few know the rules. From walking down the center of the torii path to skipping the purification ritual, these are the ten mistakes most visitors make — and exactly what to do instead.

From budget backpacker to mid-range comfort to splurge, here's exactly what a 2-week Japan trip costs in 2026 — with real numbers for accommodation, food, transport, and activities, plus which expenses are negotiable and which aren't.

Noh is 600 years old and moves like a dream. Kabuki is spectacle and color and drama. Bunraku puppets are operated by three people and make audiences cry. Here's what each one actually is, and which you should see first.

Beyond the temples and tourist queues, Japan in 2026 offers experiences that never appear on TripAdvisor — because the people running them don't need the reviews. Here are the ones worth finding.

Most tea ceremony experiences in Japan are designed for tourists, not for the art. Here's how to find genuine chado experiences in 2026 — and what separates them from the performances sold at every Kyoto corner.

Ghibli Museum in Mitaka or Ghibli Park in Nagoya? Both are magical — but they're completely different experiences. Here's exactly which one to choose for 2026.

The Nintendo Museum in Uji, Kyoto opened in 2024 and is already one of Japan's hardest tickets to get. Here's everything you need to know to plan your visit in 2026.

The Fujiko F. Fujio Museum in Kawasaki — known as the Doraemon Museum — is one of Japan's most beloved anime pilgrimages. Here's the complete 2026 guide for foreign visitors, including tickets, access, and what you'll actually see.