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Hirayu Onsen in Takayama
Hirayu Onsen is believed to have been used since the late 16th…
April 15, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
Rikugien Garden in Tokyo
Rikugien Garden was constructed in the 18th century and is considered…
April 8, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
Historic Villages of Shirakawago and Gokayama
Historic villages of Shirakawago and Gokayama are a UNESCO…
March 25, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
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 in Japan
White Day in Japan falls on March 14th and it’s a day when…
March 11, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
The Village of Asuka, Japan
Nara is considered the first official capital of Japan. But before…
March 4, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
Drinking Age in Japan
The legal drinking age in Japan has been a hot topic since the…
February 24, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
Wise Debit Card for Travel
The Wise Debit Card is linked to a multi-currency account that…
February 16, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
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 in Akita
The Namahage Sedo Festival is one of the Michinoku Five Great…
February 4, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
Tips for Responsible Travel in Japan
Today we are answering the question, “What are tips for responsible…
January 28, 2023/by Becki Benedict
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 is a narrow stone-paved alley in Kyoto that runs…
January 22, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
Japan Winter Travel Checklist
While Japan winter travel offers some beautiful scenes of snowcapped…
January 14, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
Ghibli Park Grand Warehouse
The Ghibli Park Grand Warehouse is located in Nagoya, Japan.…
January 7, 2023/by Shawn WeldonABOUT

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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!