For your Japan travel, in FLIP Guide Blog, Discover the fun and interesting facts, Must-do, Must-see, Tips as well as personal and genuine recommendations when you visit this amazing country, experiencing the culture and tradition, with your local friends. Discover the interesting and unique things through interviews, find out about the unusual fun facts about Japan, Quirky Japan, explore the Japanese culture, sometimes even weird things about this country. Find out what foreigners and Japanese people think about this amazing country and all its perks and special things. 

Navigate around: We show you how to navigate around Tokyo, with the unique culture, traditions and history. We provide useful information, tips and instructions on everything you need to know when travelling around, with information such as getting sim cards or travel passes.

Must-do: We provide ultimate guides to show you the ins and outs of different tourist attractions, sights and different areas. Based on your interests and what you are hoping to see, we take you with us on a journey to see all the activities you need to experience and explore, the places you need to visit and delicious food and drinks you have to try.

Hidden spots- We believe that a lot of the most special and wonderful places are hidden in local areas and the underground world in this amazing country. We take you to different local hidden gems in local areas, showcasing secret and hole in the wall spots, for when you visit Japan. We are here to provide recommendations Japan and expertise on local unknown or uncommon restaurants, bars, club and experiences and how to find them in Tokyo.

Quirky things- We show you the unique aspect and the weird side of Japan, which you can’t find anywhere else in the world. From animal cafes to maid cafes, anime and manage culture to e-sports culture, vending machines to game centres and pachinko, we cannot wait to show you all the mind-blowing and amazing parts! 

Interviews- We have interviews asking around not just Japanese people, but foreigners in Japan and tourists about the amazing and interesting things about Japan. Get to know how it is to be a foreigner living in Japan, a Japanese person working in this business culture, the daily lives of a salaryman, Quirky Japan through our eyes and so much more.

Cultural tips- If you are unsure about the dos and don’ts in Japan, we are here to help. We provide advice and information on social expectations and etiquette in Japan. From eating in restaurants, sitting in trains, walking around the street, heading to temples and shrines, there are lots of interesting and amazing experiences you can enjoy and we cannot wait to share them with you!

Language- Learn about the common useful Japanese phrases, helpful information on commonly used phrases to help you get around in Japan. Discover some interesting facts about this beautiful language in unusual Japan.

The Foreigner's Guide to a Japanese toilet japanese toilet

The Foreigner’s Guide to a Japanese toilet

Japan is an amazing country to visit because of its fascinating culture, delicious food and kind locals. One of the less-expected perks during my trip was discovering toilets in Japan are the best toilets in the world! A lot of Japan is known by foreigners for being a perfect mashup of historic influences and futuristic

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Top 30 Japanese slangs to help you sound like a pro

Japanese common slang words are constantly changing and evolving. If you’re studying Japanese through textbooks or in classrooms, you’ll probably never come across these words. In this blog post, you’ll learn some of the most popular and most commonly-used slang words in Japan, especially by the younger Japanese crowd. Learn them so you can confidently

Japan’s Problem with Paris, the Paris Syndrome

Don’t worry, we’re not getting into international relations and whatnot (we leave that to the news media). The problem that Japan has with Paris, that we’ll address in this blog article, is more societal and psychological than political. It’s called the Paris Syndrome and while it’s not unique to Japan, reports show that Japanese tourists

7 Unspoken rules of things NOT to do on the Tokyo subway in Japan

7 rules of what NOT to do on the Tokyo subway

Riding the Tokyo subway or Tokyo train is a joy compared to transport in most other major cities. It’s reliable, clean, bright and generally safe. On top of that, it’s not extortionately expensive (normally about 170-350 yen a trip—a bargain!). Here are some unspoken rules of things you shouldn’t do on the Tokyo subway! I

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Japanese Modern Fashion: All About Being a Minimalist

Ditching the days of neon colours and vibrant palettes, Japanese fashion style today is becoming more and more minimalist. With muted tones and simple silhouettes, the Japanese are swapping out their loud Harajuku fashion trend for basic pieces.  The new aesthetic of minimalism includes colours that are easy on the eyes, and various shapes to