Is Sharing Food in Japan Okay?
Recently, there’s been some confusion about when sharing food in Japan is acceptable. There are some types of restaurants where this is okay, but others where each person must order his or her own meal. Read more
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A Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Shochu
/in Best of Japan /by Shawn WeldonJapanese Shochu is a traditional distilled spirit that has a rich and fascinating history. It’s been around for about 500 years getting its start in southern Japan with mixing traditional sake brewing and distilling methods. Read more
A Traveler’s Guide to Japanese Sake
/in Best of Japan /by Shawn WeldonJapanese sake is a rice-based alcoholic drink made through fermentation and filtration. It uses rice koji, a fungus grown on rice, for fermentation.
Brewers all over Japan have been making sake for over 1,000 years. Japan has around 1,500 sake makers crafting unique regional varieties, with their own distinct flavor profiles. Read more
Nagomi Visit: Experience a Homestay Dinner in Japan
/in Best of Japan /by Shawn WeldonGo beyond the ordinary with Nagomi Visit, a wonderful cultural exchange program that offers an authentic immersion into the daily life of Japanese families. Read more
What Do I Do with My Garbage in Japan?
/in Common Questions /by Shawn WeldonAs soon as you arrive in Japan, you’ll immediately notice clean streets and the absence of trash cans. As visitors to the country, we all need to know what to do with garbage in Japan. Read more
A Guide for Bringing Medication to Japan
/in Practical Tips /by Shawn WeldonBringing medication to Japan can be dangerous, as even some common prescription and over-the-counter drugs are illegal. Read more
Drinking Age in Japan
/in Practical Tips /by Shawn WeldonThe legal drinking age in Japan has been a hot topic since the law of being an adult changed from 20 to 18 in April 2022. Even though the law changed, there are still many things that can’t be done until you’re 20 years old.
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Wise Debit Card for Travel
/in Practical Tips /by Shawn WeldonThe Wise Debit Card is linked to a multi-currency account that allows you to convert to over 40 currencies at the current exchange rate.
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Nishiki Market in Kyoto
/in Best of Japan /by Becki BenedictNishiki Market, or Nishiki Ichiba in Japanese, is a narrow alley with over 100 shops and restaurants. The covered red, yellow, and green awning makes it possible to visit on rainy days and has become a symbol of the market. Read more
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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!
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