Grand Sumo Tournament on NHK World
The 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
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Changes for Climbing Mount Fuji in 2025
/in Japan News/by Shawn WeldonEvery year, the goal of climbing Mount Fuji attracts thousands of tourists from all around the world. It’s Japan’s highest peak at 3,776 meters and an iconic symbol of the country, but things are changing for the 2025 climbing season. 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
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
Free 1-Day Passes at Fukushima Japan Ski Resorts
/in Deals & Discounts/by Becki BenedictJapan ski resorts in Fukushima are currently offering discounted ski passes for international tourists.
Visit any of the 22 ski resorts in the Aizu (i.e., Alts, Grandeco, Nekoma) and Minami Aizu (i.e., Takatsue, Daikura) areas from now until March 31, 2017 to take advantage of this offer. Read more
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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