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Japan Quotes That You Will Love

I’ve been to Japan more times than I can count, and I can’t tell you how much I adore the Land of the Rising Sun.

From awe-inspiring landscapes and cultural heritage sites to natural hot springs and delicious street food, Japan’s unique blend of tradition and technological innovations makes it a destination like no other.

If this doesn’t make you want to visit, these Japan quotes are sure to inspire wanderlust. Or, you can use them as Instagram captions for when you come back from your epic adventure!

Best Japan Quotes

Hello from the Land of the Rising Sun.
Money can’t buy you happiness, but it can buy a ticket to Japan.
Every day in Japan is a new adventure.
I came. I saw. I fell in love in Japan.
Feeling like a real-life anime character.
This trip was so worth the long flight.
I could explore Japan for a lifetime and never get tired of it.
When nothing goes right… go to Japan!
I’m already planning my next trip to Japan.
Doing this sweet thing called exploring Japan.

Journey through the Land of the Rising Sun.
Be the girl who decided to go to Japan and check something off her bucket list.
I wish you could taste this picture from Japan.
Where technology meets tradition in Japan.
Exploring the beauty of Japan, one temple at a time.
It’s always worth taking a trip to Japan!

Short Quotes About Japan

Living my best life in Japan.
Greetings from Japan.
Sushi, sake, and good vibes.
Japan is so kawaii!

A land of contrasts and beauty.
The beauty of Japan is in the details.
Can’t get enough of Japan!
Feeling the rush of a Shinkansen ride.
There’s no place like Japan.
Japan is a photographer’s paradise.
Never want to leave Japan.
Lost in the magic of Japan.
Japan is a land of surprises.
The ultimate travel destination: Japan.
Adventure awaits in Japan.
Japan, you have my heart.
Arigatou for the memories.

Japan Travel Quotes for Friends

Discovering Japan’s hidden gems together, one laughter-filled moment at a time.
Best friends who explore Japan together, stay together.
Exploring the Land of the Rising Sun with the best company anyone could ask for.
Friendship + Japan = epic memories and unforgettable experiences.
Lost in Japan’s wonders with my squad of adventurers.
In Japan, every corner is a new adventure when shared with friends.
The best kind of therapy: Traveling with friends in the enchanting land of Japan.
Friendships shine brighter in the vibrant streets of Japan.

Destination-Specific Japan Captions

Finding peace in the chaos of Tokyo.
Exploring the vibrant streets of Shibuya.
The vibrant nightlife of Shinjuku’s Golden Gai.
Exploring the beauty of Mount Fuji.

Feeling small in the presence of Mt. Fuji.
Taking in the stunning views of Mount Fuji.
Kimono dreams in Kyoto.
A walk through Kyoto’s famous Gion district.
Feeling zen in Kyoto’s peaceful gardens.
I can’t seem to get the beauty of Kyoto off my mind.
Matching kimonos with my loved one in Kyoto.
A peaceful stroll through the bamboo forest of Arashiyama.
Konnichiwa Osaka!
Sampling delicious street food in Osaka.
Never coming home. Staying in Osaka forever.
Discovering the beauty of Hokkaido.
A snowy wonderland in Hokkaido.
Discovering the beauty of Japan’s countryside.

For more quotes on the capital, see my “Tokyo Quotes” post.

Cherry Blossom Quotes

Cherry blossom dreamin’.
Sakura is calling my name!
Kiss me under the cherry blossoms.
Catching a glimpse of the cherry blossoms in full bloom.
Cherry blossoms and Mt. Fuji – a perfect combination.
There’s nothing quite like walking through ancient Japanese gardens during cherry blossom season!
Sakura season in full bloom.
Cherry blossoms are finally here… You Tokyo time.
Sushi, sakura, and skyscrapers.
Captivating beauty of Japan’s cherry blossom season.
Just me and a bunch of cherry blossom trees.

Sushi Quotes

Happiness is going on a sushi date in Japan.
Sushi is calling and I must go.
Life’s too short to say no to sushi!
Sushi and sight-seeing, please!
Sushi time and feeling fine.

This sushi is shrimply the best!
Eat. Sleep. Sushi. Repeat.
Sushi is a bite-sized piece of happiness.
Life is better with a side of wasabi and soy sauce!
Our Ja-plan is sushi and sightseeing.
Sushi is an edible work of art.
Sushi is my go-to when I’m feeling raw-some.
In a world full of fish, be a sushi roll!
Sushi is like a mini vacation.
She believed she could, sushi did.
What did the sushi say to the bee? Wasabi.
Sushi is my love language.
Each sushi represents a different patch of sea under a different shade of sky.

More Quotes About Japanese Food

But first, let’s sip matcha in Japan.
Eating my way through Japan.

Japan’s street food is a culinary symphony that dances on your tastebuds.
In Japan, the streets come alive with the sizzle and aroma of delectable street food delights.
Eating all the goodies in Japan.
Ramen is the perfect meal for any time of day.
Japan’s street food scene is a gateway to a world of flavors, where every bite is an adventure.
Sorry I wasn’t listening, I was thinking about ramen.
Itadakimasu!
Enjoying my bento box on a bullet train.
The more matcha, the merrier.
No trip to Japan is complete without trying at least one bowl of ramen.

Japanese Food Puns

I love Japan very mochi.
Once udon a time in Japan.
Food here is soy awesome.
Japan, you make miso happy.
Thank U, Next bowl of ramen. (In reference to Ariana Grande’s “Thank U, Next.”)
I’ll always ramen-ber my time in Japan.
Tokyo, you make me want to sake it up and dance!
Japan, I love you very matcha.
I’m a hopeless ramentic for you.
Rice and shrine! It’s Japan exploring time!

Have you heard what Japan has instead of alphabet soup? Times New Ramen.
How do you address cheese in Japan? Parme-san.
Udon know how much I love Japanese food.
Japan, I’m soy into you.

Other Funny Japan Puns

Japan is full of his-torii-c cities.
You and I are a love s-torii.
Toky-OMG!
Having a tea-riffic time in Japan.
Soaking up Japan’s onsen culture.
Shrine bright like a diamond.

Popular Japanese Sayings & Japanese Proverbs

七転び八起き – Fall down seven times, get up eight times.
花より団子 – Dumplings over flowers, meaning “substance over style.”
色気より食い気 – Eat before falling in love.
酒は本心を表す – Alcohol shows your true feelings.
残り物には福がある – The greatest fortune and value in life are those things left behind by others.

惚れた病に薬なし – There is no medicine for falling in love.
思えば思わるる – Love and be loved.
踏まれた草にも花が咲く – Flowers can still bloom on grass that has been stomped on.
一期一会 – Once-in-a-lifetime encounter.
花鳥風月 – Experience the beauty of nature, and in doing so, you learn about yourself.
郷に入っては郷に従え – When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

Japanese Quotes on Love

生まれ変わったら、あなたをもっと早く見つけるだろう。If I were to live my life again, I’d find you sooner.
私があなたを見るとき、目の前に私の残りの人生が見えます。When I look at you, I see the rest of my life in front of my eyes.
愛は風のよう、あなたはそれを見ることはできませんが、それを感じることができます。Love is like the wind. You can’t see it, but you can feel it.
いつも嵐の後の私の虹でいてくれてありがとう。Thank you for always being my rainbow after the storm.
私はあなたを見つけたので、楽園は要りません。私にはあなたがいるので、夢は要りません。I don’t need paradise because I found you. I don’t need dreams because I have you.
あなたのそばが、私のお気に入りの場所です。Together with you is my favorite place to be.

Famous Quotes About Japan

“In Japan, even the smallest things are beautiful.” – Marie Kondo.
“To know Japan is to love it.” – Ruth Benedict.
“Japan is a place of contrasts, where the ancient meets the modern and the natural meets the man-made.” – Sandra Bullock.

“Japan is a truly magical place, one that will capture your heart and soul.” – Rick Steves.
“In Japan, people don’t say ‘I love you;’ they say ‘I suffer because of you.’” – Haruki Murakami.
“Japan, for me, will always be my inspiration source.” – Nicola Formichetti.
“The serenity and grace of Japan is a sight to behold.” – Jack Hannah.
“Japan is a wonderland of hidden gems awaiting your visit.” – Takashi Sato.
“In Japan, they have honor, tradition, and a sense of duty.” – Michelle Yeoh.
“If it has not been invented in Japan, then it has not been invented anywhere else.” – Amelia Danver.
“Japan is a country where the past and present coexist in harmony.” – Paul Theroux.
“In Japanese culture, there is a belief that God is everywhere – in mountains, trees, rocks, even in our sympathy for robots or Hello Kitty toys.” – Ryuichi Sakamoto.
“To truly understand Japan, you have to visit it multiple times.” – Anthony Bourdain.