by Jessica | Last updated Jan 22, 2026 | Winter in Japan, Celebrations & Holidays in Japan, Japan Experience Guides
Planning your first-ever visit to the Sapporo Snow Festival? Well, firstly, that’s amazing! You’re going to have an incredible time! But, that being said, it is a big event that can seem a little overwhelming. To help guide you through planning, prepping, and actually...
by Jessica | Last updated Jan 15, 2026 | Japan Experience Guides
Ever wanted to walk the streets of Japan as the samurai did centuries ago? Well, I have good news for you. In Kanazawa, you can. Specifically, in the Nagamachi Samurai District, an area famous for its ancient samurai residences that have been preserved and restored to...
by Angelie | Last updated Jan 15, 2026 | Japan Cultural Experiences
We know how hard it is to plan a Kyoto itinerary. The city is so dense with world-class history and culture that you could spend a month here and still feel like you missed something. It is almost impossible to fit everything in. But when our clients ask us for that...
by Angelie | Last updated Jun 9, 2026 | Japan Experience Guides, Japan Cultural Experiences
When most people think of a samurai, they picture a warrior with a sword. Or at least I did! But after moving to Japan, I learned that for centuries, the true mark of a skilled samurai was not how he handled a katana, but how he handled a bow while riding a horse at...
by Jessica | Last updated Jan 8, 2026 | Japan Experience Guides, Celebrations & Holidays in Japan
Takayama is famous for many things: its scenic beauty, the amazing preserved historic buildings, and the nationally renowned Takayama Festival. Well, did you know these three things have something in common? You can experience them all at the Sakurayama Hachimangu...
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