Wanderlust – Travels With Matt Blog

How to Respectfully Visit Shinto Shrines in Japan

Exploring Japan’s sacred sites is a unique and enriching experience, but it’s important to follow proper etiquette when visiting Shinto shrines. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to respectfully interact with shrines while embracing their traditions.

A Guide to Using Restrooms in Japan: What Tourists Need to Know

When traveling to Japan, it’s important to know that restrooms—whether in public places or your hotel—can be quite different from those you’re used to in Western countries. From futuristic technology to cultural norms, here are a few things to consider when using the restrooms in Japan.

5 common myths about Japan

There are a lot of myths and rumors that tourists have read and heard about Japan. Here are five of them that I have seen and can shine some light on as simply just myths.

5 must see sites in Tokyo

There is so much to see and do in Tokyo, making it is nearly impossible to do everything on your list. Just walking down the street, you will find something new around every corner. To help you narrow it down, here are five must-see sites in Tokyo to add to your itinerary.

Is Japan to re-open to tourists?

There has been a lot of talk and speculation that Japan could be re-opening its borders and shedding some of its strict restrictions on tourism very soon.

Being honest with myself

It can be hard at times to be honest with yourself. You want to believe your writing, your blog, your social media, etc. are the best in the world, but sometimes you have to be honest with yourself and realize, it may not be and that is alright.