by Jessica | Dec 25, 2025 | Winter in Japan, Celebrations & Holidays in Japan
Are you looking for New Year’s fireworks in Tokyo and…struggling? Don’t worry, it’s a rite of passage for Westerners spending the holidays in Japan to discover that things are done a little differently. New Year’s Eve is traditionally a time for family and temple...
by Angelie | Dec 24, 2025 | Japan Area Guide
Iwate is the second-largest prefecture in Japan, but in our experience, it is still one of the quietest. It covers a massive area, stretching from the Sanriku Coast in the east to the mountains in the west. When we send clients to Tohoku, they often watch Iwate blur...
by Angelie | Dec 23, 2025 | Japan Travel, Japan Nightlife, Tokyo Travel Guide
Japan is one of those places that never sits still. Just when you think you have seen the highlights, something completely new appears. While 2025 was defined by the massive World Expo in Osaka, 2026 is shifting focus. We are calling it the year of “New...
by Angelie | Dec 16, 2025 | Japan Area Guide, Japan Travel
When people are looking for that classic storybook image of Japan, they are probably picturing a thatched-roof village. Shirakawa-go in the Japanese Alps is usually the first name that comes up, and it is absolutely stunning. But it is also quite a trek from main...
by Jessica | Dec 11, 2025 | Japan Experience Guides
As a historic castle town in Japan, Kanazawa is filled with history from top to bottom, and this includes the chaya districts. These are areas filled with geisha houses (the chaya), where traditionally, guests would attend feasts and performances. The most famous of...
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