How Much Spending Money in Japan for 8 Days?
Today we are answering the question, “How much spending money do I need for 8 days in Japan?” Read more
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Should I Get a Pocket Wi-Fi in Japan?
/in Common Questions /by Becki BenedictToday we are talking about whether you should get a pocket Wi-Fi in Japan.
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Grand Sumo Tournament on NHK World
/in Featured Events /by Shawn WeldonThe best way to see sumo is live and in person. However, it’s hard to be in Japan for every tournament. So the next best thing is to watch the Grand Sumo Tournament on NHK World. Read more
7 Foods You Must Try While in Japan
/in Practical Tips /by Shawn WeldonThis is a short list of favorite foods and foods you must try while in Japan based on more than two decades of living, working and traveling around this amazing country. Naturally, there are many more culinary options and each person has his or her own favorites, but these have proven to be the most popular dishes among our tour participants. Read more
Japan Reading List
/in Practical Tips /by Becki BenedictOne of the best parts of giving tours of Japan is the excitement and eagerness our guests have to learn about this unique culture. I am always asked if there are any books I would recommend to gain a deeper insight into the people and their customs. The answer is always YES, and here is my personal Japan reading list. Read more
5 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Buy at a Japanese Convenience Store
/in Practical Tips /by Shawn WeldonThe 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
WiFi Internet Access in Japan: A Work in Progress
/in Practical Tips /by Shawn WeldonEven though it’s one of the world’s most developed countries, free WiFi internet access in Japan is still very much a work in progress. They have a great internet infrastructure for people that live there, but as a visitor your options can seem limited. Read more
Takayama Festival Autumn 2017
/in Featured Events /by Becki BenedictTakayama holds one of the most beautiful festivals in Japan. Three hundred year old floats elegantly decorated with intricate carvings, dolls, curtains, and lacquerware parade the streets.
The festival takes place twice a year, in the spring and in the fall. The Spring Festival or Sanno Matsuri is held every Read more
Japan First Impressions: Hospitality
/in First Impressions /by Becki BenedictMy first trip to Japan was as a student studying abroad. Upon arriving, I was instantly impressed by the kindness and hospitality of the people. At the train station, strangers went out of their way to help me carry my three large, 50-pound suitcases down the stairs. I had no idea there wouldn’t be elevators or even escalators. Read more
Fuji Rock Festival 2017
/in Featured Events /by Becki BenedictThe Fuji Rock Festival is Japan’s largest outdoor music festival, held every year at the Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata Prefecture. It is a 3-day event that draws in over 100,000 people from all over the world.
This year, the event will be held July 28-30. The lineup includes musicians Read more
About
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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