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7 Travel Necessities for Japan: What You Need to Pack for Your Trip

7 Travel Necessities for Japan: What You Need to Pack for Your Trip

Packing for Japan can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming. So to…
August 8, 2022/by Shawn Weldon
Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament 2022

Watching the Grand Sumo Tournament live in action is the best…
July 21, 2022/by Becki Benedict
Japanese Green Tea

Japanese Green Tea: Beginner’s Guide

I love Japanese green tea! I drink it everyday when I'm in Japan.…
July 9, 2022/by Becki Benedict
Atsuta Shrine

Atsuta Shrine in Nagoya

Atsuta Shrine was founded 1900 years ago in Nagoya. It is one…
July 1, 2022/by Becki Benedict
Japanesepod101

Japanesepod101 for Learning Japanese

Thinking about learning a few phrases before your trip to Japan?…
June 25, 2022/by Becki Benedict
Arimatsu Shibori Festival

Arimatsu Shibori Festival

Indigo Dyeing, called shibori, is a 1300 year old cultural art…
June 21, 2022/by Becki Benedict
Shawn in Shimizu, Japan

Best Backpack for Japan Travel

The best backpack for Japan travel is 30 liters, or smaller,…
June 10, 2022/by Shawn Weldon
Cormorant Fishing on the Nagara River

Cormorant Fishing on the Nagara River

Cormorant Fishing, called Ukai in Japanese, is a 1300 year old…
June 5, 2022/by Becki Benedict
Travel Insurance for Japan

Travel Insurance for Japan

Travel insurance for Japan can bring peace of mind in case of…
May 27, 2022/by Becki Benedict
Hikone Castle

Hikone Castle

Hikone Castle is one of only five castles in Japan designated…
May 20, 2022/by Becki Benedict
Seki Japan Sword

Seki Japan

Seki, Japan is a very small town in the countryside of Gifu prefecture,…
May 13, 2022/by Shawn Weldon
Dotonbori Osaka Walk

Dotonbori Osaka Walk

Dotonbori is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Osaka.…
May 5, 2022/by Becki Benedict
Yoshino Cherry Blossoms

Yoshino Cherry Blossoms

Yoshino in Nara Prefecture is one of the best spots to see cherry…
April 25, 2022/by Becki Benedict
Yamazaki River Cherry Blossoms

Yamazaki River Cherry Blossoms

Today, we're going to look at some beautiful cherry blossoms.…
April 8, 2022/by Becki Benedict
What is Sumo Wrestling?

What is Sumo Wrestling in Japan?

Today we are answering the question, “What is sumo wrestling…
April 3, 2022/by Becki Benedict
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