Guide to Women’s Travel In

Japan

Getting Naked In Japan: A Journey Out of My Comfort Zone

Adventure travel and cultural immersion teach valuable lessons in a women-only trip to lesser-travelled areas of Japan.

Latest Stories From Japan

Solo Travel Tips for Japan for Women 50+

by JourneyWoman Staff | Jun 5, 2024

For your next trip to Japan, have a small change purse ready, practice bowing and other travel tips from women who have been there.

“The Joy of Exploring Gardens” by Lonely Planet: A New Travel Guide for Garden Lovers

by Carolyn Ray | Nov 14, 2023

“The Joy of Exploring Gardens” by Lonely Planet takes readers on a journey to some of the world’s most uplifting gardens.

Travel By Book: 12 Countries Solo Women Love

by Tina Hartas | Jun 17, 2023

TripFiction’s Tina Hartas helps us travel by book to 12 countries that solo women plan to visit in 2023, from Africa to Peru.

Safe and Affordable Countries for Senior Women to Travel Solo

by Carolyn Ray | May 29, 2023

We invited experienced female solo travellers over 50 to share their first-hand advice on safe and affordable countries for seniors.

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What to Know for Your First Solo Trip to Kyoto, Japan

by Carolyn Ray | May 10, 2023

Practical tips on etiquette, safety and less-seen places in Kyoto, from Rebecca Copeland, author of the novel “The Kimono Tattoo”.

Travel to Japan with Rebecca Copeland’s Suspenseful Novel “The Kimono Tattoo”

by Carolyn Ray | May 10, 2023

Set in Kyoto, Japan, Rebecca Copeland’s thriller “The Kimono Tattoo” shows a deep reverence for Japanese culture.

Places to Dream About: Top 10+ Reader Tips for May 2021

by Carolyn Ray | May 18, 2021

Our May travel tips include female-friendly advice to inspire future travel dreams to places like France, Ecuador, Japan and more!

Mind Your Manners Around the World …

by Evelyn Hannon | Dec 3, 2018

Whether you are travelling for business or pleasure it is more than important for guests to be culturally correct at the table. Here are sixteen tips to assist you in 16 different countries.

JourneyWoman Cooks Non-Swedish Meatballs in Japan

by Evelyn Hannon | Dec 9, 2017

Doing the background research for an article on Japan, my favorite recipe called ‘Non-Swedish Meatballs’ suddenly popped into my mind. I thought… Why not?