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There is a preconceived idea that Japan is an expensive destination. It can be, but it also can be on par with most places if you know where to look. We look at the costs of primary expenses (Transport, Food, Accommodation, Experiences, Shopping) through two lenses: High-end, and budget. Catering to everyone's pocket, and reassuring our audience that anyone can go.

Japan's geographical structure makes for a vast array of experiences on offer from North to South. But what is the most efficient, and cost-effective ways of getting around? We dive into each mode of transport on offer. From the old-world taxis to the high-speed trains.

Potential travellers to Japan want the ins and outs on communicating in a country with very few English-speaking citizens. We give them the basic phrases that will help them connect with their hosts, and crack the code using technology to translate menus, signs and even conversations.

People have the perception that visiting Japan is entering a minefield of potential cultural blunders. We give our readers the basics on how to navigate through the unwritten and written rules of Japanese culture. From tipping to travelling etiquette, from greeting to table manners.

Everyone knows Tokyo and Kyoto, but Japan has so many other cities waiting to be explored. We cover these obvious choices and also introduce our readers to three other cities that deserve a few days of their itinerary - Osaka, Sapporo and Hiroshima. We frame them in terms of interest. Osaka for foodies, Hiroshima for Historians and Sapporo for Adventure Travellers.

Based on an Instagram post that explains the experience and ettiquette around eating and drinking at an izakaya. The post will frame these establishments as great ways to get to experience the real Japan, and the prefecture you're staying in. We give pointers on what to drink, and how to order.

Using Instagram posts, we will highlight some of the favourite off-the-beaten-track experiences that have been enjoyed while road tripping through the country. From a spectacular meal at an ancient guesthouse to a shrine not widely known. This post if for people that want to carve their own path and also proves just how much there is to be discovered.

Using the WAZA shop map, we have created a list of craftsmen that can be visited based on certain interests.

A Dictionary of Japanese Words used throughout the content