# Japan

Channel: `nb/dest-japan`
Category: [Top Destinations](https://www.joinsandwich.com/c/destinations)

Tokyo, Kyoto, bullet trains, and senior-friendly Japanese culture

## Recent posts

- [Getting Started: A Beginner's Guide to Japan](https://www.joinsandwich.com/nb/dest-japan/getting-started-a-beginner-s-guide-to-japan) — Everything you need to know when you're just starting to explore Japan for your aging parents. We break down the basics, common mistakes, and first steps.
- [Top 5 Mistakes Families Make with Japan](https://www.joinsandwich.com/nb/dest-japan/top-5-mistakes-families-make-with-japan) — After helping hundreds of families, these are the most common and costly mistakes we see when it comes to Japan. Don't make these errors.
- [How We Navigated Japan: A Family's Story](https://www.joinsandwich.com/nb/dest-japan/how-we-navigated-japan-a-family-s-story) — One family shares their honest journey through Japan — the good, the bad, and what they wish they'd known from the start.
- [2026 Resource Guide: Japan](https://www.joinsandwich.com/nb/dest-japan/2026-resource-guide-japan) — Our comprehensive and updated guide to Japan resources for 2026, including costs, providers, and what's changed this year.
- [Questions to Ask About Japan (Printable Checklist)](https://www.joinsandwich.com/nb/dest-japan/questions-to-ask-about-japan-printable-checklist) — A comprehensive checklist of questions you should ask when evaluating Japan options. Print it out and bring it to your next meeting.
- [Community Discussion: What's Working for Your Family?](https://www.joinsandwich.com/nb/dest-japan/community-discussion-what-s-working-for-your-family) — An open thread for families to share what's actually working for them when it comes to Japan. Real solutions from real people.

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