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COVID-19 Update
June 22, 2020/by Shawn Weldon
Cell Phone Etiquette in Japan
Japan has many unwritten social rules, but I believe the most…
January 24, 2020/by Shawn Weldon
JR Pass Tips
If you're traveling to Japan and you plan on seeing more than…
January 9, 2020/by Shawn Weldon
2019 Japan Fall Tours
We're back from our 2019 Japan Fall Tours. We had a great time…
November 27, 2019/by Shawn Weldon
What You Need to Know About Dietary Restrictions in Japan
Dietary restrictions in Japan can often make finding something…
August 10, 2019/by Shawn Weldon
Japan Reading List
One of the best parts of giving tours of Japan is the excitement…
July 19, 2019/by Becki Benedict
2019 Japan Spring Tours
We are back from our 2019 Japan Spring Tours. We had so much…
July 9, 2019/by Shawn Weldon
5 Things You Won’t Find in Japan
Japan is different. Some things will be similar and some will…
February 19, 2019/by Shawn Weldon
5 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Buy at a Japanese Convenience Store
The Japanese convenience store is a businessman’s oasis as…
January 23, 2019/by Shawn Weldon
WiFi Internet Access in Japan: A Work in Progress
Even though it's one of the world's most developed countries,…
January 16, 2019/by Shawn Weldon
5 Reasons You Should Visit Japan in the Fall
Japan prides itself on having four distinct seasons. Winter is…
December 19, 2018/by Shawn Weldon
2018 Japan Fall Tours
We are back from our 2018 Japan Fall Tours. We had a wonderful…
November 29, 2018/by Shawn Weldon
How to Travel Japan Responsibly – Japan Fest Atlanta 2018 Presentation
We had a wonderful presentation on How to Travel Japan Responsibly…
September 20, 2018/by Shawn Weldon
How Much to Budget for Your Trip to Japan
Knowing how much to budget for your trip to Japan can be challenging…
August 21, 2018/by Shawn Weldon
Is There Tipping in Japan? How and When to Tip in Japan
Exceptional service is always included in the price. So how do…
August 10, 2018/by Shawn WeldonABOUT

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We’ve lived, worked, and traveled in Japan for 20+ years, so we know where to go, what to see, and how to get there. Join us in Japan for an adventure of a lifetime!
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Becki and Shawn
Japan Travel Specialists
Hi, we’re Becki and Shawn! We love Japan and are truly passionate about Japan and Japan travel.
We’ve lived, worked, and traveled in Japan for 20+ years, so we know where to go, what to see, and how to get there. Join us in Japan for an adventure of a lifetime!

