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Arimatsu Shibori Festival
/in Best of Japan /by Becki BenedictIndigo Dyeing, called shibori, is a 1300 year old cultural art that involves many techniques. Read more
Cormorant Fishing on the Nagara River
/in Best of Japan /by Becki BenedictCormorant Fishing, called Ukai in Japanese, is a 1300 year old fishing technique that uses cormorant birds to catch fish. Read more
Seki Japan
/in Best of Japan /by Shawn WeldonSeki, Japan is a very small town in the countryside of Gifu prefecture, just north of Nagoya city. It is most well-known for its sword manufacturing during the samurai era.
What is Sumo Wrestling in Japan?
/in Common Questions /by Becki BenedictToday we are answering the question, “What is sumo wrestling in Japan?” Read more
When is Cherry Blossom Season in Japan?
/in Common Questions /by Becki BenedictToday we are answering the question, “When is cherry blossom season in Japan?” Read more
Wakakusa Yamayaki Festival
/in Featured Events /by Shawn WeldonOn the fourth Saturday in January, the incredible Wakakusa Yamayaki event takes place in Nara, Japan. Disputing temples settle a 260-year-old territorial dispute by setting an entire mountainside ablaze. Read more
Bowing in Japan
/in Practical Tips /by Shawn WeldonBowing in Japan is quite well-known, and having a good understanding of this very important social behavior will help you look like a Japanese culture pro. Read more
Grand Sumo Tournament on NHK World
/in Featured Events /by Shawn WeldonCOVID-19 has robbed us of traveling to Japan for a second spring season. But not all is lost, because we can still watch the Grand Sumo Tournament on NHK World. 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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