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Des guides honnêtes, de vrais lieux et où dormir — écrits par des Japonais, pas par les guides touristiques.

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Food & Dining

7-Eleven vs FamilyMart vs Lawson : comment les Japonais utilisent vraiment les konbini

Les konbini japonais ne sont pas seulement des endroits où acheter des snacks. Ce sont des comptoirs repas, des boutiques de secours, des centres de copie, des refuges nocturnes et une partie du quotidien.

8 min read

Accommodation

Kyoto or Osaka: Where Should You Stay in Kansai?

For most Kansai trips, Osaka is the better sleeping base. Kyoto is best for early-morning photos and atmosphere; Osaka is better for nights, value, and day trips.

9 min read

Food & Dining

Kuidaore: Why Osaka Feels Like a City Built Around Eating

Osaka's famous kuidaore spirit is not only about eating until you drop. It is about affordable food, regulars, noisy rooms, fast turnover, and the human warmth of the city.

8 min read

Regions

Akihabara Guide — Anime, Manga, Electronics, Gachapon, and What to Skip

Akihabara is not one attraction. It is a layered shopping district where electronics, hobby culture, arcades, figures, retro games, and themed cafes overlap.

10 min read

Regions

Hokkaido in Winter — Sapporo, Niseko, Otaru, and Furano (2026)

Hokkaido winter is not just skiing. Use Sapporo as the base, add Otaru for a low-friction snow day, then choose Niseko or Furano depending on your appetite for resorts.

10 min read

Culture & Etiquette

L'idée japonaise de ne pas déranger les autres

Le calme et le sentiment de sécurité du Japon viennent de milliers de petits choix faits autour des autres. Derrière eux se trouve l'idée de meiwaku wo kakenai.

8 min read

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Local picks are drawn from our own articles, written by a Japanese local. The hotel suggestion comes from Rakuten Travel; its booking link carries our affiliate ID.