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An island nation in East Asia known for many aspects of its unique culture and having one of the world's largest cities, Tokyo as its capital.

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What are the yellow stickers with the letter G and one or two arrows on some Japanese streets?

I've been traveling around Japan recently and I've come across these stickers with the letter "G" and one or two arrows in many streets in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto. Some streets have dozens of them. What do they mean?
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Is wearing perfume in public transports or rooms bad in Japan?

While visiting Japan I almost never find people wearing relatively strong fragrance in the trains or public places in Japan. Is it considered rude or no manner when using relatively strong perfume? I know some people are sensitive to certain smell…
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Alternative to public hot water bath in Japan for a tattooed person

I'm going to Japan in a of couple months. I've got 80% of my back tattooed and I would really like to try the experience of a public bath in Japan. Many people have been telling me that it is not allowed for people who have tattoos. My question…
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Will the untimely cherry blossom in Japan impacts the regular cycle in spring?

I am planning to visit Japan in the spring season to see the Cherry Blossom. However, due to recent reports of early bloom, I am a little skeptical of our visit. Will the regular cycle be impacted due to the recent bloom?
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Meet a master swordsmith in Japan

I will be in Japan in October (10th to 29th), we will start our tour south (Fukuoka) and we will go north up to Tokyo. We would like to see a katana making demonstration (or maybe just a blade forging demonstration). I know that katana requires…
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Do restaurants in Japan provide knife and fork?

I'm having my vacation next week in Japan. The problem is, I've heard that people in Japan use chopsticks, but I've never used those stuff and am not going to learn it. Do restaurants in Japan provide knife and fork?
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How to find public trashcans in Japan?

A recent, now deleted question asked why there was so few public trashcans in Japan. It was probably deleted due to a not-so-nice comment opining that it was not a travel question, but I'd hazard a guess that many a visitor to Japan was also puzzled…
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Which months are best for seeing nemophilas in Japan?

I know Hitachi Seaside Park is best to see nemophilias (link to pic under), but how long do they bloom? What are: the start date? the end date?
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Is there a museum pass or something for Naoshima in Kagawa Prefecture?

From my reading I've discovered that there are several museums on Naoshima, where I'm going tomorrow. Each one seems to cost roughly $10-$20 individually. Personally, I'm disinclined to pay over and over to visit six small museums in one day. Is…
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Is the ban on women in Mt. Omine legally enforced?

Mount Omine in Japan is said to be off-limits to women. However, it isn't clear (at least from a quick browse of English-language websites) whether the ban is legally enforced, or whether the mountain is on private property. On google maps the…
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Where in Tokyo can I sell/give-away US electronics (specifically home appliances)?

I lived for a short time in the US about 3 years ago and had some home appliances (a electric wok, electric kettle, two electric blenders) bought brand new. But had to move back to India immediately so I didn't get a chance to use these appliances.…
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Are there nice walking/hiking trails around Shibu Onsen in November?

I'll be traveling to Shibu Onsen in November and wondering if it's worth spending an extra day to explore the area and get out into Nature, maybe see some Autumn/early Winter foliage. I can't seem to find anything about any walking trails – people…
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Izakaya for non japanese people

I read about Izakaya pubs in Japan where people socialize as they share the same table. Can tourists and non Japanese people visit these places, or must one know the Japanese language to go there?
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Exchanging money at bank vs at airport

When leaving a country(Japan in this case) is it better to change money in a bank in town or at the airport or does it even matter? I have heard that the exchange rate at the airport is worse then in banks. Is that true? I am planning on changing…
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Are you allowed to enter an onsen when having obvious scarring on your skin?

I want to travel to japan soon and I definitely want to visit an onsen in small village. I know that in most onsenit's against their house rules to have visible tattoos, but what do Japanese people think about scarring? For those whodon't know…
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