Where do Japanese people go for vacation?

The AB-ROAD Research Center's survey to Japanese overseas travelers in 2018 finds that the most popular overseas destination by Japanese travelers was Taiwan with a share of 16.3% for five years in a row. South Korea moved up to 2nd with a share of 13.6%, while Oahu Hawaii moved down to 3rd with a share of 13.4%.



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Working in Japan has its perks, and vacation days are one of them. Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to work until you're burned out to take a few days off. In Japan, your vacation days are protected by the law. In fact, you actually get more national holidays than in the United States!

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Hawaii has been the most desired destination among the Japanese for over 20 years. This destination is relatively popular to visit for a honeymoon.

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Japanese schools have three semesters, separated by vacations. At most schools, summer vacation covers the 40-odd days from July 20 to August 31; winter and spring vacation both last around 10 days, from December 26 to around January 6 and March 25 to around April 5, respectively.

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Try to be mindful of the type of shoes you're wearing, as certain shoes, such as sandals, might not be allowed in some indoor spaces. If you're given slippers at the entrance to a building remember to wear them inside only! We know they're comfy but these aren't meant for sightseeing or as a souvenir!

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Well, travel costs in Japan are cheaper than in most Western countries with similar service standards and living costs, but they are about twice as expensive as other Asian countries'. Different experiences, modes of transportation and classes of hotels meals in Japan can make a big difference to costs.

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Japan is a friendly and welcoming country, steep in history and tradition. While visitors are often amazed at how polite, courteous and gracious the society is, most first-timers may experience some sort of culture shock.

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