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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Japan https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:44:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php jasmine on "Japan" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-1#post-2387253 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:31:44 +0000 jasmine 2387253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ There are currently LOTS of tourists visiting Japan because of the weaker yen, so if crowds are not your thing I would avoid the most popular spots and try to seek out places that are less well known. This list has some good recommendations from a local: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/JapanTravel/comments/1kmgm4m/ive_traveled_through_25_prefectures_and_many/">https://www.reddit.com/r/Japan....._and_many/</a> Bijou on "Japan" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-1#post-2387012 Thu, 29 May 2025 05:51:28 +0000 Bijou 2387012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Kyoto is my favourite place to visit in Japan to get a dose of Japan's history and culture including gardens. This is the place to do a Tea Ceremony in a beautiful garden and teahouse.  I recommend The Philosopher's Walk in Kyoto for cherry blossoms <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3906.html">Philosopher's Path - Kyoto Travel</a> Gion is the famous district where the Geisha live. We enjoyed staying at a small hotel in Gion Mume as then we were close to the historical parts of Kyoto -  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Hotel_Review-g298564-d1547516-Reviews-Mume-Kyoto_Kyoto_Prefecture_Kinki.html">MUME - 2025 Reviews (Kyoto, Japan) - Photos of Boutique Hotel - Tripadvisor</a> Tokyo is a fun and vibrant city - I like to stay in Shibuya, Cat Street has an amazing array of shops and is close to Harajuku, which is a must-see experience, although not quite as edgy and fun as it used to be. Ginza is more up-market and has luxury brands. The most amazing store is Dover Street Markets - like an art gallery!  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://ginza.doverstreetmarket.com/pages/new-items">New Items | DSM Ginza</a> Gail on "Japan" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-1#post-2386807 Sun, 25 May 2025 19:21:04 +0000 Gail 2386807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/   I lived in Tokyo quite a few years ago and would probably have got to see a lot more had I not had an infant and a 2 year old . Not sure when you're planning to go but the cherry blossoms are amazing in the parks in Tokyo. Ginza is worth a visit as the department store there was very cool.  Shibuya on a weekend is something to see simply because it is such a bustling place. Roppongi is the place for night life, I think I only managed to go a couple of times lol! A trip to Kyoto on the Shinkansen is worth a trip too. Suz on "Japan" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-1#post-2386553 Wed, 21 May 2025 19:30:29 +0000 Suz 2386553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ How exciting! This sounds wonderful!  DonnaF on "Japan" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-1#post-2386332 Mon, 19 May 2025 21:09:57 +0000 DonnaF 2386332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ A friend who is/was in Japan just posted delicious looking pics of food sold on the Shinkansen bullet train so no need to scurry around to pick up food before hopping on the train. Angie on "Japan" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-1#post-2386326 Mon, 19 May 2025 20:50:57 +0000 Angie 2386326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've been to Taiwan a few times too! Definitely worth a visit. I prefer Singapore to Taiwan, though, FWIW.  I do not reccomment going to HK in the Summer. It's very hot, wet and humid. You will not enjoy it. Nov to Feb is the best time to be there :)  Janet on "Japan" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-1#post-2386323 Mon, 19 May 2025 18:11:34 +0000 Janet 2386323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is awesome— thank you for the great info! I wondered about Taiwan. One of my dearest childhood friends was from Taiwan. She was amazing. Her parents moved their family to the states in 1969. My friend, who was 6 when we met, taught her parents English. She was a classically trained pianist and later became a doctor. Truly a brilliant person. I’ve always been fascinated with Asian countries and cultures. Can’t wait! Peri on "Japan" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-1#post-2386319 Mon, 19 May 2025 16:49:57 +0000 Peri 2386319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've never been, but my fantasy trip would include a tour of a tea plantation. Ideal would be if there was an educational/experience element to it, like seeing how the tea is grown, picked, processed, and then be able to have a tea ceremony of some sort where you get to taste and learn about the different types. If you are interested, I hope you get to do something like that.  I also second the Taiwan recommendation, I know second hand that it is a beautiful country. And there is this...Taiwan was the first country in Asia to legalize same sex marriage. Not super hip and trendy Japan or Korea, nope...Taiwan. You have to admire a country that just quietly makes things right.  JAileen on "Japan" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-1#post-2386318 Mon, 19 May 2025 16:30:33 +0000 JAileen 2386318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ We went on a tour in February, focusing on birds.  So, if you look at those lists of top places to go, we went to none of them.  One place we went, though, in the Tokyo area, was the Hokusai museum.  He was the artist who did Thirty Six Views of Mt Fuji.   Angie on "Japan" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-1#post-2386317 Mon, 19 May 2025 16:27:28 +0000 Angie 2386317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well, Janet. Hong Kong is my home town! I can write a book on what to see and where to go there. Few people know it better than me. My favourite city in the world :)  LOVE Japan. Faves are Tokyo, Yokohama and Kyoto. Must stay in a ryokan. Osaka is worth going to, too.  Teresa on "Japan" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-1#post-2386311 Mon, 19 May 2025 14:48:55 +0000 Teresa 2386311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My husband and I spent six months in Asia in 2024.  Loved Japan, it’s exquisite.  Tokyo is amazing, but Osaka is a fantastic stop if you have time.  We did a self guided multi day hike/walk along the Nakasendo trail, through lovely countryside and old towns, you may be interested in checking that out.  In Tokyo, we were able to attend a sumo training session, as there were no matches to watch, and that was a unique experience that I recommend!  In Osaka, a mural tour on bikes was a fun activity.<div> So many fab places in Asia, but I recommend Taiwan as a sleeper destination.  So beautiful, fantastic food, great transit, friendly people.  Hiking is accessible in the mountains and national parks, tea country is a trekking area too—and even in the hills around Taipei, where you can take a bus to the trailheads.  Wherever you go, hope you have a fantastic time.</div> Janet on "Japan" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-1#post-2386309 Mon, 19 May 2025 14:37:11 +0000 Janet 2386309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My husband and I are starting to plan a trip to Japan next spring. Any fabbers who have spent time there, do you have recommendations for where to visit? We may also take extra time and visit another location in east Asia while we are all the way on that side of the world. I know people who have enjoyed Vietnam, Hong Kong, etc. Any recommendations there as well? We would be interested in a mix of experiences — city and country, cultural and natural interests. Good food, scenery, etc. We love Asian gardens and design. Thanks in advance!