Japan Photography Tour -Guide to Tokyo and Kyoto
Japan is full of vibrant and dramatic scenes to photograph. Variety of ancient and modern in the streets of Tokyo are an endless inspiration. But also, epic landscapes, beautiful sakura, and mysterious bamboo forests will leave you breathless. It's one of those journeys where you...
World War 2: Japan – USA Relations
It’s been more than seventy years since the unconditional surrender of the Axis Forces. Followed by Japanese Emperors surrender on 15 August 1945, it had put an end to the most horrific war the world has ever seen. World War 2 began in 1939 when...
Bespoke Japan Tours for Special Occasions
Cherry blossom trees, ancient culture, rich tradition and plenty of breathtaking landmarks. This island country, with over 6,800 islands and four mainland areas is home to 127 million people. That makes it some of the densely inhabited countries. With its capital city, Tokyo is the...
4 Tips to Make Moving to Japan as Smooth as Possible
If you're thinking about moving to Japan, then you've made an excellent choice. There are many Asian countries to choose from, but Japan offers a balanced mix of rich history with all the creature comforts of a First World country as well. From the golden...
What To Do In 4 Popular Layover Cities Before You Come To Japan
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Japan, the Land of the Rising Sun, is an astounding 14-hour flight from Los Angeles International Airport. Planes take off from the west coast cities of Los Angeles, San Diego, Portland and Seattle to fly north along the coast of Alaska. Then it's a left...
4 Packing Tips Before You Go To Japan
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There are so many great things that come to mind when one thinks of Japan. Cherry blossoms, sushi, and anime are the most obvious treats that the island country has to offer. It's no wonder that millions of tourists flock to Japan each year to...
The Best Way for Expats in Japan to Ship Packages
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Featured image credit: Packaging Utah So you bought some cool stuff in some of Japan’s best shopping districts? And if they’re gifts you might want to send them back home to the U.S. Your options for shipping them back are relatively straightforward. You can bring them along...
Get Some Friends Together and Go Skiing in Japan
Ski Group Tours To Japan If you are into skiing or snowboarding, then you probably know that skiing in Japan is one of the best powder skiing in the world. Why Japan Skiing Tour is the best? Japan is a world-class ski and snowboard destination with abundant, high-quality...
Dining Experiences You Shouldn’t Miss While in Japan
Dining in Japan An izakaya is a Japanese “gastropub,” where people go to casually eat and drink among friends and coworkers. You’ll find izakayas in pretty much every city, town, and neighborhood of Japan. They typically serve small tapas-style dishes and are the perfect place to...
Sumo Tournaments: Complete Guide
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sumo is both an exhilarating sporting event and a fascinating cultural experience, and it’s worth going out of your way to attend a sumo tournament (basho) when you visit Japan. The only problem for travelers is that the official sumo tournaments only take place 6 times...