Looking for the best Japan captions to spice up your Instagram pics on your next trip to the Land of the Rising Sun?
I’ve got all the quotes you need.
As a former resident of Japan and forever Japan lover, I’ve curated a mix of short captions, Japanese proverbs, puns, and even some popular Japanese words to take your feed to the next level.
Say “sayonara” to boring captions and “konnichiwa” to over 250 fresh lines to accompany all those amazing photos in Japan.
Ikimashou! (Let’s go!) 🇯🇵🚅
Short Japan Captions
Whether you’re visiting Japan for the first time or teaching English in Japan for a year, these short Japan captions are timeless and easy to sprinkle in your posts.
These include basic lines as well as a few phrases from pop culture such as movie names (“Lost in Translation”) and bands (“Far East Movement”).
1. Konnichiwa, Japan 🇯🇵 (“Hello, Japan”)
2. Hello, Japan 🎌
3. Arigato, Japan ❤️️ (“Thank you, Japan“)
4. Dear Japan, I love you ❤️️🤍
5. Ohayo, Japan 🌇 (“Good morning, Japan“)
6. Good morning, Japan 🎌
7. Sayonara 🗾 (“Goodbye”)
8. Brb, Japan is calling 📱
9. Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵
10. Finding my zen ⛩
11. Lost in translation 🗻
12. Turning Japanese 🎎
13. Tokyo drift 🗼
14. Far east movement 🏮
15. Japan is always a good idea 🗾
16. Never leaving Japan 🎌
17. Greetings from Japan 🗾
18. Did somebody say Japan? 🇯🇵
19. I left my heart in Japan ❤️️
20. Welcome to Japan ⛩
21. Where ancient meets modern 🏯🤖
22. Kawaii vibes only 🎀
23. Land of zen ⛩🗻
Japanese Captions for Instagram
Japanese captions for Instagram aren’t just great for your social media posts– they’re useful for your travels, too.
By learning common Japanese words and phrases, you’ll also be able to use them and better connect with the culture while abroad.
The following are some of the most basic Japanese words I learned when I moved to Japan to teach English with AEON:
24. こんにちは / Konnichiwa: Hello
25. またね / Mata ne: See you later
26. じゃね / Ja ne: See you
27. ありがとう / Arigato: Thank you
28. さようなら / Sayonara: Goodbye
29. おはよう / Ohayo: Good morning
30. 行ってきます / Ittekimasu: I’m going now, see you later
31. ただいま / Tadaima: I’m home, I’ve just returned home
32. 行きましょう / Ikimashou: Let’s go!
33. すごい / Sugoi: Wow, wonderful, amazing
34. かわいい / Kawaii: Cute, adorable
35. いただきます / Itadakimasu: Let’s eat!
36. おいしい / Oishii: Delicious
37. きれい / Kirei: Pretty, beautiful
Japanese Food Captions for Instagram
One does not simply visit Japan without eating every popular Japanese food there is.
Use these fun food captions to pair with your aesthetic meals in Japan.
38. Eating my heart out in Japan 🍛🍱
39. Just roll with it 🍣
40. Eating my weight in [Japanese food]
41. No rice, no life 🍙
42. No rice, no power 🍚
43. Give me all the [Japanese food] 🍜
44. When in Japan, eat all the things 🍛
45. Keep calm and eat sushi 🍣
46. Sushi is my love language 🍣❤️️
47. It’s sushi o’clock 🍣🕐
48. Ramen is always a good idea 🍜
49. I’m just here for the food 🍱
50. Eating my way through Japan 🍛
51. All I do is eat 🍣🍜
Don’t forget to accompany your Japanese food captions with these food emojis:
- 🍵 Green tea
- 🍶 Sake
- 🍺 Beer
- 🍛 Curry
- 🍤 Shrimp tempura
- 🍱 Bento box
- 🍣 Sushi
- 🍥 Fishcake
- 🍙 Onigiri (Rice ball)
- 🍘 Senbei (Rice cracker)
- 🍚 Rice
- 🍜 Ramen
- 🍢 Oden
- 🍡 Dango (mochi)
- 🥟 Gyoza (Dumpling)
- 🥢 Chopsticks
Funny Japan Instagram Captions & Puns
Need some good Japan puns for Insta?
This list is un-matcha-ble!
Using these witty captions on your posts will definitely stand out and put a smile on your followers’ faces.
52. I love you so matcha 💚🍵
53. A matcha made in heaven 🍵💚
54. Matcha-ppreciated 🍵
55. Keep calm and matcha on 🍵
56. Matcha do about nothing 🍵
57. You’re un-matcha-ble 🍵💚
58. Rice to meet you 👋
59. All rice long 🍚🍛
60. You’re my soy mate 💖
61. Soy into you 😘
62. You’re soy amazing 💛
63. Love you bento pieces 🍱
64. Shibuya roll call
65. Sushi me rollin’, they hatin’ 🍣
66. Let the good times roll 🤙
67. Miso happy to see you 😍
68. Miso in love with Japan 🇯🇵
69. Miso glad we met 💛
70. Miso hungry 🍤🍛
71. Dotonbori about it
72. Dontonbori, be happy 😄
73. I’ll do yen-ything for love 💴
74. Let’s get this party started, for goodness sake! 🍶
75. Sake to me 🍶
76. Rice, rice, baby 🍙🍛
77. Rice above the rest 🍚
78. I’ve got a rice feeling about this 🍙
79. Yukata be kidding me 👘
Tokyo, Japan Travel Captions
No trip to Japan is complete without some time spent exploring Tokyo.
Dive into the heart of Japan with these Tokyo travel captions that will capture everything from quiet temple strolls to bustling neon night lights.
80. Tokyo nights, neon lights 🌇
81. Bright lights, big city 🌃✨
82. Harajuku girl 🎀
83. Hustling in Harajuku 💟
84. Ginza shopping spree 🛍
85. Ginza glam 💖
86. Glitz, glam, Ginza ✨
87. Shibuya scramble madness 🚦
88. Akihabara adventures 📱🖥
89. Geeking out in Akihabara 🤖
90. Tokyo Tower thrill 🗼
91. Woke up in Tokyo 🎌🗼
92. Temples and tranquility ⛩
93. Tokyo fever 🇯🇵🗼
94. Take me to Tokyo 🌏🇯🇵
95. No place like Tokyo 🗼🚅
96. Getting lost in Tokyo 🗼🎌
97. One way ticket to Tokyo 🎫
98. Tokyo is always a good idea 🇯🇵
99. Tokyo skylines 🌆
100. Anarchy in Tokyo 👹 (30 Seconds to Mars song)
101. Lovers in Japan 💋 (Coldplay song)
Kyoto, Japan Quotes for Instagram
Kyoto quotes are all about traditional architecture, zen vibes, and matcha.
Convey the old city’s timeless and serene charm with these short and sweet captions for all seasons whether there are fireworks in the summer or winter snow in Kyoto.
102. Traveling back in time 🇯🇵🍵
103. Kyoto’s ancient charm 👘🏮
104. Arashiyama adventures 🎋
105. Bamboo bliss 🎋💚
106. Bamboo views, perfect hues 🎋🌿
107. Golden hour 💛☀️ (use at Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion)
108. Matcha, mochi, and more 🍵🍡
109. Timeless torii gates ⛩️
110. Culture and serenity 🇯🇵
111. Torii sights, endless nights ⛩️🌙
112. Alone in Kyoto 🇯🇵
113. Kyoto on my mind 🏮
114. Kyoto’s timeless beauty 🗾
115. Temples and traditions ⛩️🏯
Cherry Blossom Japan Quotes
If you’re visiting Japan during cherry blossom season in the spring, you need these pink petal powered captions!
The sakura season is such a magical pastel wonderland in Japan; make sure you have the right cherry blossom quotes to go along with your epic photos.
116. Sakura season 🌸🩷
117. Cherry blossom magic 💖🌸
118. Cherry blossom girl 🌸👘
119. Pink season 💕
120. Petal power 🌺💖
121. Pink petal power 🌸🌷
122. Sakura symphony 🌸💟
123. Japan’s pink wave 🇯🇵💕
124. Petals, peace, and wanderlust 🌸☮️🌏
125. Springtime magic under sakura trees 🌸🩷
126. Pink picnic 💕
127. Pure sakura bliss 🌸💖
128. Sushi, sakura, sake 🍣🌸🍶
129. No season like cherry blossom season 🌸💟
130. Life in full bloom 🌷
131. Tickled pink 🌺💕
132. Tickle me pink 💖
133. Pretty in pink 🩷
Captions about Japan in Summer
Turn up the heat with these captions about Japan in the summer.
We’re talking about hot summer nights, street festivals, and fireworks.
134. Summer in Japan 🇯🇵☀️
135. Time to break out the yukata 👘
136. Vibrant festival nights 🎇✨
137. Sizzling street food 🍡🍱
138. Icy treats and bustling streets 🍧
139. Citrus and sunshine 🍍☀️
140. Summer matsuri magic ✨
141. Fireworks and festivals 🎆✨
142. Urban summer escape 🌆
143. Endless summer nights in Tokyo 🌇✨
144. Tokyo: When the sunsets, the party begins 🌆🍺
145. Summer nights and city lights 🌃🌠
Captions about Japan in Autumn
Forget PSL season, it’s maple leaf season in Japan!
If you’re lucky enough to visit Japan in autumn, don’t forget to use captions that include all things fall foliage and golden rays.
146. Autumn in Japan 🍁🍂
147. Falling leaves and crisp breeze 🍂🌬
148. Maple leaves everywhere 🍁💛
149. Maple leaf season 🍁🧡
150. Red, orange, and yellow season ❤️️🧡💛
151. Tokyo nights and lantern lights 🗼🏮
152. Fall foliage in full bloom 🍁🍂
153. Fiery foliage trails 🍁🔥
154. Scenic train rides 🚅🧡
155. Autumn hues and scenic views 🌇💛
156. Vibrant autumn hues 💛🧡
157. Golden days and fiery rays ☀️🔥
158. Maple leaves and ginkgo trees 💛🍁
Captions about Japan in Winter
Japan in winter is an underrated time to visit.
With the rare snow in Tokyo to winter wonderlands in northern Japan, the country still has so much to offer for visitors during the colder months.
All you need are the right Japan winter clothes and hunger for adventure to make memories for a lifetime.
159. Walking in a winter wonderland ❄️☃️
160. Winter wonderland in Japan 🇯🇵💙
161. Snowy Kyoto streets ⛩💙
162. Magical Mt. Fuji views 🗻🌨
163. Embracing winter’s chill ❄️⛄
164. Winter: Japan’s underrated time to visit 🇯🇵
165. Snowfall in Tokyo ❄️
166. Cozy Ramen Nights 🍜🌨
167. Frosty nights and snowy sights ⛄
168. Frozen in time ☃️
169. Hokkaido’s snowy charm ❄️💙
170. Frosty landscapes ⛄
171. Sushi and snow 🍣❄️
172. Chill vibes only ☃️🌨
173. Hot springs bliss ♨️
174. Chilly days and warm cafes 💙🍵
175. Light ’em up ✨ (use with winter illumination photos)
Japan Quotes from Songs
Because Japan is such an iconic destination, it’s only natural that there would be songs inspired by the country.
Here are some of song lyrics with Japan quotes that you can incorporate into your Instagram captions about Japan.
“Turning Japanese” –The Vapors
176. I’m turning Japanese
“Mr Roboto” –Styx
177. Domo arigatou, Mr. Roboto
“Japanese Boy” –Aneka
178. He’s a Japanese boy/ Oh, my Japanese boy
“Harajuku Girls” –Gwen Stefani
179. Harajuku girls, you got the wicked style
180. I’m fascinated by the Japanese fashion scene
181. Just an American girl in the Tokyo streets
182. You bring style and color all around the world (you harajuku girls)
183. The streets of Harajuku are your catwalk
184. Cho saikou, Harajuku girls
“Woman From Tokyo” –Deep Purple
185. My woman from Tokyo, she makes me see
186. My woman from Tokyo, she’s so good to me
“Tokyo Nights” –Bee Gees
187. And the rhythm was new to me, Tokyo nights
189. And the vision was true to me, Tokyo nights
“Take Me to Tokyo”
190. I was down in the rising sun, Tokyo nights
191. I am calling you, take me to Tokyo
“Take Me Back to Tokyo” –Mega NRG Man
192. Take me back to Tokyo, baby/ It’s the only place I wanna be, forever
“Made in Japan” –Buck Owens
193. With a beautiful girl that I met made in Japan
194. The beauty of her face was beyond my wildest dreams, like cherry blossoms blooming in the mountains in the early spring
195. That’s when I fell deep in love with a girl made in Japan
196. In the dark of the night we would lay on Tokyo Bay
197. All the love in my heart for the girl made in Japan
198. Yes my heart will always be with the girl made in Japan
“Japan” –Vertical Horizons
199. Lord why am I in Japan?
“Big in Japan” –Alphaville
200. It’s easy when you’re big in Japan
“Outside Tokyo” –The Stranglers
201. Somewhere outside Tokyo
“Nothing But A Blur From a Bullet Train” –Lambchop
202. Nothing but a blur from a bullet train
“Tokyo Girl” –Ace of Base
203. Tokyo girl, you rule the world
204. Tokyo girl, you’re a mystery
“Japan is an Island” –The Spinto Band
205. Japan is an island way across the sea. I’ve never been there but I heard of the scenery.
“Love in Tokyo” –The Honeycombs
206. I was love in Tokyo, it won’t let me go
“Tonight in Tokyo” –Sandi Shaw
207. Tonight in Tokyo, he will be thinking of me
208. Tonight in Tokyo, beneath the bright lights
209. Hurry home from Tokyo
“Lost in Japan” –Shawn Mendes
210. I’m a couple hundred miles from Japan, and I was thinking I could fly to your hotel tonight
“Rather Be” –Clean Bandit
211. Kyoto to the bay, strollin’ so casually
“(I Miss The) Tokyo Skyline” –Manic Street Preachers
212. Lost on my own in the blazing sun, down through the streets of Tokyo
213. Feeling like an alien is so much fun, this place somehow feels like a second home
214. I dream of the Tokyo skyline
215. Everything is happily lost in translation
“No One Sleep in Tokyo” – EDO BOYS
216. No one sleep in Tokyo
217. Tokyo is on fire
“Boom Boom Japan” -Go Go Girls
218. Boom boom Japan
219. Boom boom Japan, happening night and day
220. Welcome to Tokyo, full of sensation
Japanese Proverbs
Looking for some words of wisdom for your Insta feed?
Sprinkle in a few of these Japanese proverbs to add variety to your Japan captions.
221. Fall down seven times, get up eight
七転び八起き (Nanakorobi yaoki)
222. Even monkeys fall from trees
猿も木から落ちる (Saru mo ki kara ochiru)
223. The mouth is the source of disaster
口は災いの元 (Kuchi wa wazawai no moto)
224. A frog in a well does not know the great sea
井の中の蛙大海を知らず (I no naka no kawazu taikai wo shirazu)
225. Tomorrow’s winds will blow tomorrow
明日は明日の風が吹く (Ashita wa ashita no kaze ga fuku)
226. One stone, two birds
一石二鳥 (Isseki nichou)
227. In traveling, a companion; in life, compassion
旅は道連れ世は情け (Tabi wa michizure yo wa nasake)
228. Ten people, ten colors
十人十色 (Jūnin toiro)
229. After rain, the ground hardens
雨降って地固まる (Ame futte ji katamaru)
230. Failure is the foundation of success
失敗は成功の元 (Shippai wa seikou no moto)
231. Speak of rumors and shadows appear
噂をすれば影がさす (Uwasa wo sureba kage ga sasu)
232. Suffering is the seed of joy; joy is the seed of suffering
苦は楽の種、楽は苦の種 (Kuwa raku no tane, raku wa ku no tane)
Famous Quotes about Japan
These quotes beautifully capture the essence of Japan, highlighting its deep cultural traditions and refined elegance.
Through each saying we’re reminded of Japan’s unique way of life as well as the beauty of living simply and in the present.
233. Japan is a place where the soul finds peace amidst chaos. –Ken Watanabe
234. The elegance of Japan lies in its simplicity and attention to detail. –Tadao Ando
235. In Japan, even the smallest things are beautiful. –Marie Kondo
236. Japan teaches us how to appreciate the fleeting beauty of life. –Haruki Murakami
237. In Japan, tradition and modernity coexist in perfect harmony. –Alain Ducasse
238. In Japan, the present is as sacred as the past. –Junichiro Tanizaki
239. Japan is a garden of serenity and innovation. –Takashi Murakami
240. Japan is a truly magical place, one that will capture your heart and soul. –Rick Steves
241. Every visit to Japan reals something new and enchanting. –Jane Birkin
242. In Japan, every corner holds a story waiting to be told. –Hayao Miyazaki
243. The art of Japan is in its ability to find beauty in imperfection. –Leonard Koren
244. The beauty of Japan is its ability to blend the old with the new seamlessly. –Naomi Osaka
245. Japan is a place where you can find tranquility in the midst of bustling cities. –Yo-Yo Ma
246. To truly understand Japan, you have to visit it multiple times. –Anthony Bourdain
247. The allure of Japan is in its quiet strength and vibrant culture. –Yoko Ono
248. Japan is a place where the past and future are magnificently intertwined. –Anonymous
249. Japan is a dream destination for those who travel to see the unseen. –Anonymous
250. Japan is the only country where you can see a robot and a geisha in the same day. –Anonymous
251. There’s no other place on Earth like Japan. It’s not just a country; it’s a whole other world. –Unknown
252. The beauty of Japan is that it seems to exist outside of time. –Anonymous
253. Japan is a place where even the simplest things are done with love and care. –Anonymous
254. Japan’s culture is a perfect blend of tradition and innovation. –Anonymous
255. In Japan, the details of beauty are everywhere. –Anonymous
256. In Japan, the ordinary becomes extraordinary. –Anonymous
Japan Themed Emojis
Don’t forget to include emojis with your Instagram captions in Japan!
If you never had an opportunity to use some of these niche Japanese emojis, now is your time.
I hunted down all of the ones relevant to Japan and listed them below along with a description of what the emoji is in case you’re not sure.
Japan
- 🇯🇵 Japan flag
- 🗾 Japan
- 🎌 Crossed Japanese flags
Food & Drink
- 🍵 Green tea
- 🍶 Sake
- 🍺 Beer
- 🍛 Curry
- 🍤 Shrimp tempura
- 🍱 Bento box
- 🍣 Sushi
- 🍥 Fishcake
- 🍙 Onigiri (Rice ball)
- 🍘 Senbei (Rice cracker)
- 🍚 Rice
- 🍜 Ramen
- 🍢 Oden
- 🍡 Dango (mochi)
- 🥟 Gyoza (Dumpling)
- 🍧 Shaved ice
- 🥢 Chopsticks
Nature
- 🌸 Sakura (Cherry blossom)
- 🍁 Maple leaf
- 🗻 Mount Fuji
- ♨️ Onsen (Hot spring)
People and Characters
- 🤖 Robot
- 👹 Japanese Ogre
- 👺 Japanese goblin
- 🥷 Ninja
- 🥋 Martial arts
Events
- 🎎 Japanese dolls
- 🎏 Carp steamers
- 🎆 Fireworks
- 🎇 Sparklers
- 🎋 Tanabata tree
Buildings
- 🗼Tokyo Tower
- ⛩ Shinto shrine
- 🏯 Castle
- 🏣 Japanese post office
- 🏪 Konbini (Convenience store)
- 🏩 Love hotel
- 🌇 Sunset over buildings
- 🌆 Cityscape at dusk
Miscellaneous
- 👘 Kimono
- 🏮 Lantern
- 🚅 Shinkansen (Bullet train)
- 💴 Yen
Final Thoughts: Japan Instagram Captions
Whether you’re exploring the serene beauty of Mount Fuji or experiencing the vibrant life of Tokyo, these Instagram captions will help you share the spirit of Japan with your followers.
Ganbatte! 🍀 (Good luck!)
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