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Things to Know Before Coming to Japan

What Are the Top 5 Things To Know Before Coming To Japan?

Today's question is, “What are the top five things to know…
August 10, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
Tokyo Haneda Airport Terminal 3

What to Do after Arriving at Tokyo Haneda Airport Terminal 3?

Today we’re answering the question, "What to do after arriving…
July 21, 2023/by Shawn Weldon

What is Super Nintendo World?

Super Nintendo World Japan is a new themed area at Universal…
May 27, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
Kiyosumi Garden

Kiyosumi Garden in Tokyo

Kiyosumi Garden is a walking garden that consists of fountains,…
May 19, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
Tokugawa Garden

Tokugawa Garden in Nagoya

Tokugawa Garden is located in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture.…
May 13, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
Is Japan Safe to Travel? Empty Preserved Street

Is Japan Safe to Travel?

Is Japan safe to travel? Even with densely populated cities,…
May 6, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
Tips for Visiting a Shrine in Japan

Tips for Visiting a Shrine in Japan

Today we are answering the question, “What are tips for visiting…
May 1, 2023/by Becki Benedict
Mask Use in Japan 2023

Can I Travel to Japan Now?

May 1, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
Japan Holidays and Annual Events

Golden Week in Japan

Golden Week in Japan is a week-long holiday that lasts from the…
April 22, 2023/by Shawn Weldon
Hirayu Onsen

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 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
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

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Becki & 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!

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