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What You Need To Know About Skiing Safely When in Japan
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What You Need To Know About Skiing Safely When in Japan

Before strapping on your skis or board, review some essential ski safety tips that are applicable not only in Japan, but wherever you may hit the slopes.
Japan Travel Alerts and Warnings
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Japan Travel Alerts and Warnings

What are the issues affecting travelers in Japan? Read the latest travel warnings and alerts.
Is Japan LGBTQ+-Friendly? An Essential Guide for Travelers
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Is Japan LGBTQ+-Friendly? An Essential Guide for Travelers

Japan’s LGBTQ+ scene can be complex for travelers to navigate. LGBTQ+ travel expert Ed Salvato shares his safety tips and shows us around Tokyo’s vibrant gayborhood.
Visas for Japan: Essential Info Travelers Need to Know
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Visas for Japan: Essential Info Travelers Need to Know

Do you need a visa for Japan? We have all the details to save you from being turned around on arrival.
5 Ways To Stay Safe if You’re in an Earthquake in Japan
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5 Ways To Stay Safe if You’re in an Earthquake in Japan

Here’s how to stay safe and avoid getting injured if you're in Japan during an earthquake.
Is Japan Safe? Essential Travel Tips for Visitors
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Is Japan Safe? Essential Travel Tips for Visitors

Travel tips on Japanese crime, the Yakuza, tattoos and food poisoning. What to know before you go.
What Vaccinations Do You Need Before Going to Japan?
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What Vaccinations Do You Need Before Going to Japan?

Read these health tips and talk to your doctor about these routine vaccinations before you go to Japan.
How to Stay Healthy and Safe on Your Trip to Japan
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How to Stay Healthy and Safe on Your Trip to Japan

For the most part, Japan is a very clean and safe country. But there are a few health issues to navigate when you visit.
How Dangerous is Radiation in Japan After the 2011 Tsunami?
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How Dangerous is Radiation in Japan After the 2011 Tsunami?

Find out how much risk from radiation travelers face since the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Fukushima in Japan.
A Japanese Earthquake Experience: What to Expect
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A Japanese Earthquake Experience: What to Expect

We asked video producer Jesse Chard to share his experience of the 2011 earthquake in Japan. This is what you need to know.
Employment Scams in Japan: What To Know Before You Go
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Employment Scams in Japan: What To Know Before You Go

Planning on working in Japan? Sexual assault, low pay, contract violations and intimidation tactics are just some of the things you need to know before you sign that contract.