Planning Cherry Blossom Travel in Japan for 2027
Start planning now for your trip to see Sakura – the flowering cherry blossoms that blanket Japan each spring. Reservations for 2027 tours are available beginning August 16, 2026. It is [...]
Kamakura – One of our Favorite Day Trips
Kamakura The historic and exceptionally interesting town of Kamakura, a former capital of Japan, is one of our favorite spots. Less than 30 minutes from Yokohama and about an hour from Tokyo, it [...]
Five Fun Facts About Sumo
Sumo is one of our all-time favorite sporting pastimes, anywhere. And not to be missed when you travel to Japan. We tell you why in a previous blog post and today we highlight a few of our [...]
Introduction to Sake: 3 Steps to Choosing and Drinking Sake
While you are visiting Japan you will definitely want to spend some time drinking sake. There’s nothing in the world like good, authentic sake, near its source. For some reason, like Guinness in [...]
Top 5 Spots for Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) in Tokyo
Last week was a glorious full bloom of Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) and almost everyone was out enjoying nature’s show at Hanami parties. “Hanami” literally means flower viewing and that, when done [...]
Eating in Tokyo Like a Local: Salaryman Style in Shimbashi
Most people think a Japanese “salaryman” is simply a white collar worker dressed in a dark suit, white shirt and forgettable tie. In our world-view however, the Japanese salaryman is an icon [...]
How Best to See Sumo While In Tokyo
Top Things to Do – Sumo In Tokyo: This is of an ongoing series that will highlight fantastic finds and things to see, do, drink, and eat in Tokyo. Sumo is simply fantastic fun – drama, pomp, [...]
Visit the Tsukiji Fish Market Before it Moves!
Top Things to Do – In Tokyo: This is part of an ongoing series that will highlight fantastic finds and things to see, do, drink, and eat in Tokyo. A Visit to the Tsukiji Fish Market The [...]
