Category: Japan
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How to use the Japan Rail Pass in 2025
One of the best options to move comfortably around Japan is to use the Japan Rail Pass, a pass that allows you to use all types of trains of the JR network (both Shinkansen and other types of trains) without having to pay for each ticket and, depending on your destinations, will allow you to…
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Introduction to ramen
At Asiahop, we’ve prepared this introduction to ramen (ラーメン) so you can learn the essentials before traveling to Japan and enjoy your culinary experiences to the fullest. Here, you’ll find a visual tour of the best types of ramen in Japan, accompanied by photographs. We also share the fascinating history of ramen, its traditional ingredients,…
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Basic Japanese vocabulary for traveling to Japan
One of the most frequently asked questions when planning a trip to Japan is whether you need to know Japanese to move around the country, and the short answer is that it is not necessary. Japan is very well prepared to receive tourists and it is possible to move around without complications, especially in the…
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15-day tour of Japan
If you’re planning a two-week trip to Japan on your first visit, here’s an itinerary that mixes the best-known routes with some special places to make your trip unforgettable. Although the prices are approximate, you can also check the approximate budget you need for your 15-day trip to Japan, both for flights and for accommodation…
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How to Travel to Japan from Spain in 2025
Planning a trip to Japan from Spain? In this updated 2025 guide, we explain everything you need to know to organize your journey easily and safely. Do I need a visa to travel to Japan? Spanish citizens do not need a tourist visa for stays of up to 90 days in Japan. 🛂 Entry Requirements…
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Three different things to do in Tokyo
Tokyo offers tourists endless options. Even if you’re returning for the tenth time, you’ll always find something new that won’t cease to surprise you. Trying to define the most important things to do is a very complicated task, as there are endless tourist options in Tokyo’s main neighborhoods. At the same time, there are places…
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Dōgo Onsen, the oldest hot spring bathhouse in Japan
Dōgo Onsen (道後温泉), one of the most legendary and admired hot springs in Japan, is located in the city of Matsuyama, in Ehime Prefecture. The famous public bathhouse was built in 1894, and in addition to the renowned quality of its waters, the building itself boasts impressive architecture. After nearly six years of renovation, the…
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Shikoku’s untamed side in the heart of Iya Valley
If you’re looking for a remote, peaceful, and authentic place in Japan with breathtaking natural scenery, the Iya Valley is your perfect escape.What you’ll find in this region are towering mountains with forest-covered peaks that change color beautifully with the seasons.The valley — or rather, the various valleys carved out by the Iya River and…
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How to pay in Japan
One of the most surprising curiosities when traveling through Japan is the widespread use of cash for many transactions, despite being one of the most technologically advanced economies in the world. Behind this behavior lie cultural, historical, and economic reasons. Japanese people have great trust in their monetary and banking system, and it’s also a…
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My neighbor the volcano — Sakurajima
It is well known that the Japanese are used to living with numerous natural hazards due to the country’s location within the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region of intense geodynamic activity where the majority of the world’s volcanoes are concentrated. Japan has more than 300 identified volcanoes, around a hundred of which are considered…