In this new monthly series (April 2020 Round-up) on Japan Travel Advice, I will be covering the best Japan posts I’ve read this month on the web. This will include monthly travel news, as well as travel posts and even a little bit of Japanese culture thrown in on top.
Japan Travel News
Unfortunately, there is not a lot to cover here apart from the obvious coronavirus news. We have been updating our blog post on Japan Travel Advice about the coronavirus in Japan. A lot of popular tourist attractions and theme parks in Japan remain closed and will continue do so into May. Let’s get straight into it with our April 2020 Round-up.
April 2020 Round-up: The 5 Best Japan Posts I’ve Read This Month
1. 25 Japan Experiences to Add to Your Bucket List
Boutique Japan updated and republished their great guide on 25 remarkable places and experiences in Japan. If you are looking for some inspiration for your next trip to Japan, check out some of their memorable and authentic experiences to add to your personal bucket list. We were particularly keen on The Art Island of Naoshima in Shikoku and Staying at a Buddhist Temple.
25 Japan Experiences to Add to Your Bucket List
2. Japanese Shrine Etiquette – How To Visit One Properly
Matcha Japan’s excellent article gives you some great tips and advice on how to visit a shrine and the correct manners you need to use for things like bowing and washing your hands for purification. I have to admit that I’m pretty guilty of forgetting the correct protocol, so this guide is a handy reminder.
Japanese Shrine Etiquette – How To Visit One Properly
3. History and fine wine in Kofu: the mountain city of Takeda Shingen
Japan Guide did a nice feature on Kofu in Yamanashi Prefecture in the Chubu region of central Japan. This historic city is considered the birthplace and center of Japanese wine production, and also has a rich history as the old capital of Kai domain, a former stronghold of samurai warlord, Takeda Shingen.
History and fine wine in Kofu: the mountain city of Takeda Shingen
4. 4 Recipes To Recreate The Real Izakaya Feeling At Home
With the State of Emergency now all over Japan, I’ve been staying at home and have really missed my izakaya fix. From the smell of grilled yakitori to the clinking of beer mugs. Tokyo Weekender’s excellent food piece will help you bring the taste of a Japanese izakaya to the comfort of your own home with these 4 simple and easy traditional recipes.
4 Recipes To Recreate The Real Izakaya Feeling At Home
5. Travel Secrets of Tohoku and Aomori: Sightseeing, Shopping, and More!
Aomori and the Tohoku region of Japan is really underrated as a tourist destination. Home to delicious apples, stunning seasonal landscapes and traditional summer festivals, Aomori really has it all. This informative article from Live Japan will let you in on some of its secrets as well as providing you with plenty of sightseeing suggestions.
Travel Secrets of Tohoku and Aomori: Sightseeing, Shopping, and More!
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John Asano is a blogger, travel writer and travel advisor living in Gifu, Japan. Originally from Melbourne, Australia, he has lived in Japan now for over 15 years. John loves nothing better than picking up his camera and exploring all the amazing sights and attractions that Japan has to offer. He writes about the must see sights and attractions in Japan at Japan Travel Advice, as well as about Japanese culture and modern life on his blog Japan Australia. You can read more of his work at http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/
