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Daruma Dolls: Setting Goals and Achieving Success

Daruma Dolls: Setting Goals and Achieving Success

Daruma dolls are a unique and symbolic figure in Japanese culture.…
May 14, 2024/by Shawn Weldon
Shichi-go-san and Shrine

Shichi Go San Festival: Celebrating Milestones in Japan

In Japan, there is a tradition called Shichi-go-san, which translates…
May 3, 2024/by Shawn Weldon
Kurashiki Okayama Japan

Kurashiki in Okayama, Japan

Kurashiki in Okayama, Japan is an Edo-era merchant town developed…
April 28, 2024/by Shawn Weldon
Sekigahara Battlefield

Discovering Sekigahara in Gifu, Japan

Nestled in a small valley in Gifu Prefecture lies Sekigahara,…
April 5, 2024/by Shawn Weldon
Best Japan Travel Accessories for Your Trip

Best Japan Travel Accessories for Your Trip

Having the best travel accessories for your trip to Japan will…
March 30, 2024/by Shawn Weldon
Rude in Japan

12 Things That Are Considered Rude in Japan

Today, we are answering the question, "What are 12 things that…
March 24, 2024/by Shawn Weldon
8 Best Movies Set in Japan - Godzilla Toho Cinema

9 Best Movies Set in Japan to Watch Before Your Trip

Before packing your suitcase and boarding the plane, we recommend…
March 16, 2024/by Shawn Weldon
Smoking in Japan: No Smoking Patrol

Smoking in Japan: A Guide to Culture and Regulations

For me, smoking in Japan was always a part of its culture. Smokey…
March 9, 2024/by Shawn Weldon
2023 Japan Autumn Tours

Highlights of Our Unforgettable 2023 Japan Autumn Tours

We're excited to share the highlights of our unforgettable 2023…
March 2, 2024/by Shawn Weldon
What Is the Etiquette for Taking Shoes Off in Japan?

What Is the Etiquette for Taking Shoes Off in Japan?

Taking shoes off in Japan may not seem like an important topic...,…
February 22, 2024/by Shawn Weldon
Nagasaki Lantern Festival

The Nagasaki Lantern Festival: A Cultural Display

Every year, Nagasaki, Japan hosts one of the most illuminating…
February 16, 2024/by Shawn Weldon
How to Use the New Japan Rail Pass: Bullet Train

How to Use the New Japan Rail Pass

The new Japan Rail Pass is far better than the old, pre-COVID…
February 7, 2024/by Shawn Weldon
Tokyo Airport Hotels - Haneda Airport

The Best Tokyo Airport Hotels: Closest, Most Convenient

Staying at Tokyo airport hotels is strongly recommended if your…
February 1, 2024/by Shawn Weldon
Nagomi Visit: Experience a Homestay Dinner in Japan

Nagomi Visit: Experience a Homestay Dinner in Japan

Go beyond the ordinary with Nagomi Visit, a wonderful cultural…
January 26, 2024/by Shawn Weldon
Best Areas to Stay in Kyoto for Tourists

What Are the Best Areas to Stay in Kyoto for Tourists?

Today we are answering the question, “What are the best areas…
January 13, 2024/by Becki Benedict
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