Can I Travel to Japan Now?
Updated: May 1, 2023 Japan is open to all travelers! On April 29, 2023, the Japanese government abolished all entry restrictions. The status of COVID-19 will be downgraded to that of the seasonal flu on May 8, 2023.
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Historic Villages of Shirakawago and Gokayama
/in Best of Japan /by Shawn WeldonHistoric villages of Shirakawago and Gokayama are a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for their traditional farmhouses with thatched roofs. The roofs are made without using a single nail and are designed to withstand heavy snow. Read more
White Day in Japan
/in Best of Japan /by Shawn WeldonWhite Day in Japan falls on March 14th and it’s a day when men receive sweets. Candy, cookies, marshmallows, macarons, and white chocolate are common sweets given on White Day.
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Namahage Sedo Festival in Akita
/in Featured Events /by Shawn WeldonThe Namahage Sedo Festival is one of the Michinoku Five Great Snow Festivals and is held at Shinzan Shrine on the Oga Peninsula in Akita Prefecture. The festival is held every year on the second weekend of February and runs from Friday through Sunday. Read more
Japan Winter Travel Checklist
/in Practical Tips /by Shawn WeldonWhile Japan winter travel offers some beautiful scenes of snowcapped temples, frozen waterfalls, and amazing snowscapes. You’ll need to be prepared for how unforgivingly cold it is while sightseeing in the winter. 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.
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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
COVID-19 Update #6
/in COVID-19, Practical Tips /by Becki BenedictWe’re feeling optimistic about Japan opening up before the spring next year.
COVID-19 Update #5
/in COVID-19, Practical Tips /by Shawn WeldonWe’re halfway through 2021 and finally starting to see a light at the end of this long, dark COVID-19 tunnel. We’re keeping our nose to the grindstone and working hard towards showing our guests an amazing time in spring of 2022.
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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