Best Travel Shows Featuring Japan
Travel shows featuring Japan can give you a glimpse of the country’s customs, traditions, and everyday life. They can offer useful cultural insights before visiting the country firsthand. Read more
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Onigiri Rice Balls: A Delicious Snack in Japan
/in Best of Japan /by Shawn WeldonOnigiri rice balls are a common Japanese snack shaped into triangles or balls and wrapped in seaweed. The most common fillings are pickled plum, salted salmon, shrimp tempura, and a few other fish or seaweed ingredients. 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
Toyota Commemorative Museum in Nagoya
/in Best of Japan /by Shawn WeldonThe Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology is a fascinating blend of history and modern technology. Read more
What Are Jizo Statues?
/in Best of Japan /by Shawn WeldonJizo Bosatsu, also known as Ojizo-sama, is a revered figure in Japanese Buddhism who is believed to protect and guide the souls of the deceased, particularly children. Read more
Daruma Dolls: Setting Goals and Achieving Success
/in Best of Japan /by Shawn WeldonDaruma dolls are a unique and symbolic figure in Japanese culture. These small, round dolls have a rich history and represent perseverance, goal-setting, and good fortune. Read more
Kurashiki in Okayama, Japan
/in Best of Japan /by Shawn WeldonKurashiki in Okayama, Japan is an Edo-era merchant town developed around the Kurashiki River. Read more
Discovering Sekigahara in Gifu, Japan
/in Best of Japan /by Shawn WeldonNestled in a small valley in Gifu Prefecture lies Sekigahara, a town steeped in history and cultural significance. Renowned for its pivotal role in shaping Japan’s future, the town offers visitors a journey back in time. Read more
9 Best Movies Set in Japan to Watch Before Your Trip
/in Best of Japan /by Shawn WeldonBefore packing your suitcase and boarding the plane, we recommend watching a few good movies set in Japan to glimpse the country’s captivating culture, stunning scenery, and unparalleled hospitality. Don’t look at this as if it were an assignment, but rather as a pleasant appetizer. Read more
What Is the Etiquette for Taking Shoes Off in Japan?
/in Common Questions /by Shawn WeldonTaking shoes off in Japan may not seem like an important topic…, until you’ve approached your first genkan at a ryokan, temple or restaurant. 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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