Randomly chosen itinerary from searching “AI generated Japan 10-day itinerary”—this example is from the Facebook group Japan With Kids You’ve seen those pretty Japan itineraries everyone is posting online, right? They’re decorated with cherry blossoms! Mt. Fuji! Pagodas! They’re packed with all kinds of sightseeing ideas that look like fun, illustrated with enticing pictures ofContinueContinue reading “Why is AI so bad at planning Japan trips? (And easy hacks to use instead!)”
Category Archives: Japan Travel Questions
Today’s Japan travel question: Can I wear shorts and tank tops in Japan?
I follow a lot of travel advice forums, and this question has been coming up a lot lately, as people make summer vacation plans. I’ll be the first to tell you that if you plan to be in Japan anytime between May and October, it’s going to be steamy. Not just hot, but humid inContinueContinue reading “Today’s Japan travel question: Can I wear shorts and tank tops in Japan?”
Today’s Japan travel question: Is it okay to go in an onsen with tattoos if nobody sees me?
I follow a lot of travel advice forums, and there’s one question that comes up again and again: How can someone with tattoos enjoy the iconic Japanese baths (and gyms and beaches and water parks) in a country that bans people with ink from using them? (And don’t stop reading if your skin is aContinueContinue reading “Today’s Japan travel question: Is it okay to go in an onsen with tattoos if nobody sees me?”
