The floodgates to Japan's borders opened on October 11th, making it the perfect time for a first trip. Some of the top places to visit for first time include Shibuya, Asakusa, Kiyomizudera in Kyoto, and Dotonbori in Osaka. Read on to see the top 11.
Everyone's first trip to Japan is different. Mine just so happened to be full of little bumps in the road that shone a positive light on the whole experience. Take a peek at the first of the Forever Foreign essays, a look at some of the many faces that Japan has to offer.
Living in Japan as a foreigner can be isolating because you’re far away from everything you know and people tend to treat you differently. But you’ll find that the majority of your encounters are pleasant and the struggles you go through often end up being rewarding in the end.
Japan’s travel restrictions were lifted in October, meaning that you can enter the country if you provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result taken 72 hours before departure. Children under 18 don’t need anything if they’re accompanied by an adult with the proper documents.