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Historic Villages of  Shirakawago and Gokayama

Historic villages of  Shirakawago and Gokayama are a UNESCO…
March 25, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
Spilled Pills

A Guide for Bringing Medication to Japan

Bringing medication to Japan can be dangerous, as even some common…
March 18, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
White Day

White Day in Japan

White Day in Japan falls on March 14th and it’s a day when…
March 11, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
Becki in Asuka, Japan

The Village of Asuka, Japan

Nara is considered the first official capital of Japan. But before…
March 4, 2023/by Shawn Weldon

Can I Travel to Japan Now?

March 1, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
Legal Drinking Age in Japan

Drinking Age in Japan

The legal drinking age in Japan has been a hot topic since the…
February 24, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
The Wise Card

Wise Debit Card for Travel

The Wise Debit Card is linked to a multi-currency account that…
February 16, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
Maiko About to Play Games - The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House

The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House

Set in Gion, Kyoto's geisha quarters, The Makanai: Cooking for…
February 12, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
Namahage Sedo Festival

Namahage Sedo Festival in Akita

The Namahage Sedo Festival is one of the Michinoku Five Great…
February 4, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
Responsible Travel in Japan

Tips for Responsible Travel in Japan

Today we are answering the question, “What are tips for responsible…
January 28, 2023/by Becki Benedict
Hiroshima Cherry Blossoms - Cherry Blossom Forecast 2023

Cherry Blossom Forecast 2023

The first Cherry Blossom Forecast 2023 has been released! This…
January 27, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
Pontocho Alley in Kyoto

Pontocho Alley in Kyoto

Pontocho Alley is a narrow stone-paved alley in Kyoto that runs…
January 22, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
Japan Winter Travel: Snow Covered Kinkakuji

Japan Winter Travel Checklist

While Japan winter travel offers some beautiful scenes of snowcapped…
January 14, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
Ghibli Museum

Ghibli Park Grand Warehouse

The Ghibli Park Grand Warehouse is located in Nagoya, Japan.…
January 7, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
Santa Claus Japanese Style

Christmas in Japan

Christmas is a holiday that is celebrated almost worldwide, and…
December 22, 2022/by Shawn Weldon
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