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5 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Buy at a Japanese Convenience Store

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The Japanese convenience store is a businessman’s oasis as he navigates his daily commute through a concrete jungle. Called a konbini in Japanese, these meccas of sugary snacks and drinks appear to be on almost every corner and down every alley. Read more

What to do with Your Luggage on a Japanese Train

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Whether you’re traveling to Japan for business or pleasure, you’ll eventually need to know what to do with your luggage on a Japanese train. Some travelers feel a tinge of frustration when they rush to board and then don’t know what to do with their bags. Read more

5 Reasons You Should Visit Japan in the Fall

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Japan prides itself on having four distinct seasons. Winter is dry and unforgivably cold. Summer is wet and Louisiana Bayou hot. Japan’s spring is world renowned for its brilliant pink and white cherry blossoms and temperate weather. However, fall may be one of Japan’s best kept secrets. Read more

2018 Japan Fall Tours

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We are back from our 2018 Japan Fall Tours. We had a wonderful time hanging out with our guests and sharing what we love about Japan. The weather was great and the autumn leaves were beautiful! Here are some photos of the people and places from our Fall Tours. Enjoy! Read more

How to Travel Japan Responsibly – Japan Fest Atlanta 2018 Presentation

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We had a wonderful presentation on How to Travel Japan Responsibly at this year’s Atlanta Japan Fest. We met some great people and enjoyed sharing our knowledge about Japan with everyone.

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Is There Tipping in Japan? How and When to Tip in Japan

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Exceptional service is always included in the price. So how do you know when to tip in Japan? It’s actually quite easy, you don’t! Read more

7 Things You Should Know Before Riding a Train in Japan

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These are the seven things you should know before riding a train in Japan. The Japanese are very conscious of how their behavior affects the people around them. There seems to be a set of unwritten rules that almost everyone in society follows when it comes to public behavior. As a visitor to Japan, it’s beneficial to know these rules in advance before getting on your first train. Read more

2018 Japan Spring Tours

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Becki and I are back from our 2018 Japan Spring Tours. We had a great time, met a bunch of nice people and made new friends along the way. It was wonderful sharing what we love about Japan and showing everyone around. Here are some photos of the places we saw during our tours. Enjoy! Read more

What to Expect From a Japanese Pharmacy

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Japan is very strict about over the counter drugs, so many of the North American brands don’t make it onto Japanese pharmacy shelves. Japan has different brands, and more often than not, different active ingredients. Read more

Should You Use Buses, Subways and Trains in Japan?

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The answer is YES! Buses, subways and trains in Japan can only be described as safe, efficient, clean and comfortable. For most North Americans, this is a hard concept to wrap your head around, even if you’ve travelled by rail in Europe. Read more