July 2020 | Japan Wonder Travel Blog

History of Japan: Edo Period (1603-1868)

You might have heard of "Edo" when you were reading about Japan to prepare your trip, or when you were reading about the country and its history. Often Edo is mentioned when talking about the history of Tokyo. However, it is difficult, even for Japanese, to elaborate on the word in detail. Edo refers to a certain period of time the country's long history, plus it is also the former name of Tokyo, the capital of Japan. In this article, we will help you learn about the Edo period and find out enjoyable tourist spots offering “Edo experiences”!

2020.07.31

History

Why Japanese People Do This? Understanding Japanese Culture

When you travel to Japan, you may wonder many things about Japanese people's behavior and Japanese culture. Here're the answers to major questions about Japan!

2020.07.29

Cultural tips

Best Places To Rent a Kimono in Japan – A Traditional Experience!

Picture yourself in a Kimono, strolling down the streets of a traditional town in Japan, how amazing would that be? These are our recommendation for places to rent a Kimono and have a unique, authentic Japanese experience!

2020.07.28

Experiences

10 Must-Visit Animal Islands that Will Surprise You in Japan

There are some animal islands you can visit in Japan such as cat, horse and rabbit island etc. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and meet the cute animals there!

2020.07.27

Places to visit in Japan

Plan a Trip to Japan: How Long Should You Stay?

What is the ultimate length of your trip to Japan? In this article we will discuss the pro's and con's of different length of stays and example itineraries!

2020.07.24

Travel tips

How to Travel Cheap in Japan

If you know some tips to save some money, you can actually travel cheap in Japan. You may think traveling to Japan would be very expensive, but it is more affordable than you think. Here we introduce how to travel cheap in Japan!

2020.07.23

Travel tips

11 Hollywood Movie Locations in Japan

There are some Hollywood movies inspired or shot in Japan. Lost in Translation, Last Samurai, Kill Bill, Inception etc., here we listed 11 movies location you can go in Japan!

2020.07.22

Japan

Hiking Trails Izu Peninsula

Izu Peninsula is located in Shizuoka Prefecture and famous for its beaches, onsen and marine sports. The peninsula is a part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and its mountains and highlands attracts trekkers and nature lovers. It is a popular weekend getaway since the area is well connected to Tokyo and Kanagawa by train. In this article we will list some of the best hiking trails on the peninsula!

2020.07.21

Day trips from Tokyo

15 Things Not to Do in Japan

Any countries have its own taboos and rules and Japan is not the exception. If you can learn the hidden rules and don'ts before your trip, it will make your trip easier!

2020.07.20