November 9, 2019
Deep Dive Into Japan
Imagine swimming past sunken World War Two wrecks and hammerhead sharks, cuttlefish and coral reefs, before taking a journey north for an icy dip and a spot of whale watching. This diving in Japan!
November 4, 2019
Guide To Visiting The Sapporo Snow Festival
Winter can be a tricky time of year to visit Japan if you’re not into skiing and snowboarding. The Sapporo Snow Festival make it completely worthwhile the glacial spectacle and snow fun.
November 2, 2019
Is The Japan Rail Pass Worth It?
One of the questions we get most on the JR Pass forum: Is the JR Pass worth it? Today we find out, with 5 usage scenario's for the Japan Rail Pass.
October 30, 2019
Visiting Japan’s National Parks
Japan’s are among the most beautiful and diverse in the world. The country also boasts more than 30, which means choosing the very best parks to visit in a single trip is no easy task.
October 29, 2019
Do People Celebrate Christmas In Japan?
Japan does celebrate Christmas, though it is not an official Japanese holiday. The Japanese traditions differ from American Christmas, such as eating Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) as Christmas meal.
October 29, 2019
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: The Torch Relay Will Arrive By Special Plane To Japan
The Tokyo 2020 Torch will arrive by special plane from Greece with a special relay ceremony to officially start the Olympic games.
October 29, 2019
What Is Golden Week? | Dates And Travel Information
At the end of April and beginning of May, Japan celebrates four holidays within one week. The week at large is called Golden Week and most of Japan will be enjoying a well deserved holiday.
October 29, 2019
Kanpai! A Craft Beer Tour Of Japan
Japan is world-famous for its Sake (rice wine) and in the last few decades it has earned a reputation for its whiskey, but did you know that beer is the country’s most popular alcoholic drink?
October 29, 2019
Studio Ghibli Museum Tickets, Tour, And Travel Information
The Ghibli Museum, designed by famous Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki, houses storybook-like interactive exhibits made for children to experience an imaginative escape from the real world.
October 28, 2019
Japanese Cherry Blossom Festivals: Everything You Need To Know While Traveling For Hanami
Japanese tradition of cherry blossom festival hanami is a celebration that is centuries old. It is held throughout Japan and in many other places around the world.
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