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A resident explains flight times from Japan to Vietnam (Hanoi about 5h / Ho Chi Minh City about 6h), the four direct-flight carriers (Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet, JAL, ANA), departure airports, and points to watch when carrying souvenirs home.

Trung Nguyên Legend is a café chain that represents Vietnam. Born in Vietnam's Central Highlands, the café has now expanded not only within Vietnam but around the world. I'd love to visit a Vietnamese original café chain. When you feel that way...

Starbucks is everywhere in the world, but Vietnam's Starbucks offers limited menu items and local goods you won't find in Japan. From twists on traditional Vietnamese coffee to tumblers and mugs that make great travel keepsakes, the enjoyment of Vietnam's Starbucks...

ベトナム旅行に来たのだから、ベトナムのカフェチェーンを試したい！と思いませんか？ ベトナム旅行者でも入りやすいチェーン店が「Cong Ca Phe（コンカフェ）」です。 足を踏み入れた瞬間、まるで1970〜1980年代の社会主義時代にタイムスリップしたかのよ...

We explain nuoc mam, the fish sauce essential to Vietnamese cuisine, in detail—from basics to authentic uses, type differences, and how to choose to avoid mistakes. We also organize aroma and salt characteristics and use by dish, making it a practical guide useful even for those who want to recreate Vietnamese cooking at home.

A clear explanation of dining etiquette in Vietnam, easy to follow even for first-time travelers. We organize how to use chopsticks, the etiquette of sharing dishes, cautions at street stalls and with home cooking, and things you shouldn't do. A practical guide to enjoying meals with peace of mind while respecting the local food culture, covering ordering at restaurants and the flow of paying the bill.

A curated selection of 8 recommended shops for tasting authentic pho in Hanoi. From long-established spots where locals go daily to famous shops that are easy even for tourists to enter, we cover them all. A practical food guide that lays out the difference between beef and chicken pho, the character of the broth, typical prices, and busy hours.

We explain whether Vietnam's prices really are cheap, based on the latest 2026 local prices. While showing rough figures for food, transport, lodging, and living costs and a comparison with Japan, we organize concrete money-saving tricks and seasonal and booking tips to keep costs down locally. A practical guide gathering real price information useful for both travelers and long-term residents.

A thorough comparison of the ideal number of days for a Hanoi stay, by purpose. It introduces recommended durations and model plans for each travel style — city-sightseeing-focused, food-focused, or combined with suburban tours like Ha Long Bay. A practical guide covering ways to get around comfortably even on a first Hanoi trip, and cautions for short and medium stays alike.

An explanation of the best season for a Hanoi trip based on month-by-month climate data. It lays out the features of the dry and rainy seasons, and differences in temperature and humidity, and introduces the optimal time to comfortably enjoy sightseeing, city strolls, and food. A practical guide covering clothing guidelines, seasons to avoid, and how beginners can choose a travel time without failing.