I'll be traveling to Japan for the first time in my life and I'm super excited! I'm coming from Europe - and I don't know anything about Japan besides the great snow for snowboarding.
Obviously, I'm reading a lot and trying to prepare and research as much as possible - but it gets very overwhelming at times. I'll be happy to get some first-hand tips.
1) One week in Tokyo – what are your top things to see / eat / do I should add to my list?
2) Most important things to know about the Japanese culture – unwritten rules, respectful or disrespectful behaviours, etc.?
3) Internet – I will need reliable internet to use for work. What are your top tips if the accommodation doesn't have strong wi-fi?
4) I'll spend 2 months near Madarao Winter Resort for snowboarding. Any tips about winter sports in Japan?
5) Any tours, tour guides, experiences you can recommend?
Links to any of your blog articles or videos are very welcome.
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We all know how hard and wet our winter can be in Vancouver. Which cultural activities would get you out of the house to enjoy with friends and family?
Perhaps kick things off with some of your suggestions?
Vancouver has an amazing number of art galleries that are mostly free to go in and enjoy all sorts of art. The art galleries are mostly in the same area of town, which helps enjoy what I call "Art Gallery Hop".
I find signing up for an indoor sport (volleyball, swimming, whatever you like) to be a great way to enjoy winter with friends and family or even just alone. Of course outdoor sports are great too (cross-country skiing, etc) though they are more dependent on the caprice of the weather.