Posts
Cherry Blossom Forecast 2023
/in Japan News /by Shawn WeldonThe first Cherry Blossom Forecast 2023 has been released! This year’s cherry blossoms are expected to bloom on time, or just slightly earlier than average in most places. They’re expected to be in full bloom at Ueno Park on March 30, 2023. Read more
Ghibli Park Grand Warehouse
/in Practical Tips /by Shawn WeldonThe Ghibli Park Grand Warehouse is located in Nagoya, Japan. It’s an attraction built in Ghibli’s newest theme park. However, there are no roller coasters or any other kinds of rides in this park. Instead, it’s a park filled with life-size representations of the animated movies from the world of Studio Ghibli. Read more
Christmas in Japan
/in Travel Stories /by Shawn WeldonChristmas is a holiday that is celebrated almost worldwide, and Japan is no exception. Many of the Christmas customs that are common in Western countries are also common in Japan, but Christmas in Japan also differs in many ways.
Read more
Japan Baseball at Nagoya Dome 2022
/in Featured Events /by Becki BenedictWatching baseball in Japan is a lot of fun. The fans really get into the game shouting synchronized chants and cheers. There is even a special cheer song for each player at bat on the home team. Read more
Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament 2022
/in Featured Events /by Becki BenedictWatching the Grand Sumo Tournament live in action is the best way to truly experience Japan’s national sport. It is full of ritual and ancient customs dating back 1500 years. Read more
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. 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!
Accreditations
