Oku Japan Insights

Understanding Dining Etiquette on Your Trip to Japan

Ilse Montald

While there is a plethora of rules connected to Japanese cuisine, the truth of the matter is that they have become quite relaxed over the years as foreign cuisine started to mix with mainstream culture.

When is cherry blossom season in Japan?

Oku Japan

In March and April, cherry blossom mania begins - forecasts as to when and where the blooms will appear first and when they will peak make the morning weather reports. Sakura -flavored items make their way into restaurant menus, coffee shops, and supermarkets.

What is solo travel in Japan like?

Ilse Montald

Japan is a country that is very friendly towards solo travellers. Historically, people walked trails by themselves as wandering merchants, ronin (‘masterless samurai’) or religious pilgrims.

Travelling to Japan with Children

Ilse Montald

It's our belief that travelling away from the cities is where children will learn and experience the most, and create memories that will stay with them well into adulthood.

When is the best time to travel to Japan?

Ilse Montald

While every season has its own charm, the temperatures, events and scenery of one may be better suited to your interests than another. This change has a rippling effect that seeps into Japan’s daily life...

Oku Japan Insights

Understanding Dining Etiquette on Your Trip to Japan

When is cherry blossom season in Japan?

What is solo travel in Japan like?

Travelling to Japan with Children

When is the best time to travel to Japan?

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