# JapanJoy — Smart AI Travel Guide to Japan

> Comprehensive digital travel intelligence and cultural directory covering 8 macro-regions and all 47 prefectures of Japan. Powered by Joy AI.

- Website: https://japanjoy.asia/
- Languages: English (en), Japanese (ja), Mandarin Chinese (zh), Indonesian (id)
- Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY ¥)
- Primary Hub: Tokyo Metropolis
- Machine-Readable Sitemap: https://japanjoy.asia/sitemap.xml
- Full LLM Knowledge Base: https://japanjoy.asia/llms-full.txt

## The 8 Macro-Regions of Japan

- [Kanto](https://japanjoy.asia/region/kanto-japan): Tokyo (Shibuya, Asakusa Senso-ji), Yokohama Minato Mirai, Kamakura Great Buddha, Nikko Toshogu.
- [Kansai](https://japanjoy.asia/region/kansai-japan): Kyoto (Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji), Osaka Dotonbori gastronomy, Nara deer park, Kobe harbor.
- [Chubu](https://japanjoy.asia/region/chubu-japan): Mount Fuji, Shirakawa-go historic gassho villages, Takayama old town, Kanazawa Kenrokuen garden.
- [Hokkaido](https://japanjoy.asia/region/hokkaido-japan): Sapporo snow festival, Otaru romantic canal, Furano lavender fields, Niseko powder snow.
- [Tohoku](https://japanjoy.asia/region/tohoku-japan): Aomori Nebuta festival, Sendai Tanabata, Ginzan Onsen, Oirase mountain gorge.
- [Chugoku](https://japanjoy.asia/region/chugoku-japan): Hiroshima Peace Memorial, Miyajima floating torii gate Itsukushima, Kurashiki Bikan historical quarter.
- [Shikoku](https://japanjoy.asia/region/shikoku-japan): Dogo Onsen, Naruto whirlpools, Iya Valley vine bridges, 88-temple sacred pilgrimage trail.
- [Kyushu & Okinawa](https://japanjoy.asia/region/kyushu-okinawa-japan): Fukuoka Hakata ramen capital, Beppu geothermal hell springs, Kumamoto castle, Okinawa coral beaches.

## Core Travel Categories

- [Destinations](https://japanjoy.asia/destinasi): Curated directory of iconic Shinto shrines, Buddhist temples, alpine landmarks, and historic castles.
- [Authentic Culinary Guide (Washoku)](https://japanjoy.asia/kuliner): Directory of authentic Japanese dishes, ramen shops, sushi bars, and regional kaiseki specialties.
- [Cultural Heritage & Etiquette](https://japanjoy.asia/kebudayaan): Shinto temizuya purification, onsen etiquette, tea ceremonies, and traditional arts.
- [Matsuri Festivals & Calendar 2026](https://japanjoy.asia/event): Comprehensive 2026 calendar featuring Gion Matsuri, Awa Odori, Nebuta, and Sakura cherry blossom celebrations.
- [Artisan Souvenirs & Crafts (Omiyage)](https://japanjoy.asia/oleh-oleh): Authentic ceramics, matcha sweets, traditional chopsticks, and regional confectioneries.
- [Official Guidebooks & Maps](https://japanjoy.asia/unduhan): Downloadable travel brochures, transit maps, and Shinkansen bullet train routes.
- [Breaking Travel Alerts & News](https://japanjoy.asia/hotinfo): Real-time updates on weather, festival schedules, and Shinkansen transit alerts.
- [Joy AI Itinerary Planner](https://japanjoy.asia/#ai-planner): Multilingual trip planner crafting tailored Golden Route day-by-day itineraries with estimated budgets in JPY (¥).

## Cultural Etiquette for Travelers

- **Shinto Shrines & Buddhist Temples:** Perform the Temizuya purification ritual (rinse left hand, right hand, mouth, ladle handle). Follow 'two bows, two claps, one bow' at Shinto shrines.
- **Onsen Hot Springs:** Always wash thoroughly before entering the hot spring water. Towels must never touch the communal bath water.
- **Public Transit & Shinkansen:** Keep mobile devices on silent 'manner mode'. Avoid speaking on phone calls inside train cars. Line up neatly behind platform boarding marks.
- **Footwear:** Remove outdoor shoes when entering traditional ryokan inns, temple buildings, tatami rooms, and homes. Use provided indoor slippers.

## Emergency Contacts in Japan

- Police Emergency: Dial 110
- Fire, Rescue & Ambulance: Dial 119
- Japan Helpline (Multilingual 24/7): 0570-000-911
- JNTO Tourist Information Hotline: 050-3816-2787

## Extended Resources

- [Full Extended Knowledge Base](https://japanjoy.asia/llms-full.txt): Complete directory with coordinates, provincial breakdown, and detailed cultural guides.
- [Master XML Sitemap Index](https://japanjoy.asia/sitemap.xml): Machine-readable index of all indexed pages across JapanJoy.