Steeped in Shintoism, symbolism, cultural history, strength, agility, flexibility, and brute force, a Grand Sumo Basho offers a great insight into the culture of Japan. You get.drama, pomp, [...]
Traveling to Japan can be a trip of a lifetime. Many of our customers like to do a lot of research ahead of time, with the most recent information possible. Here is a good list of resources [...]
Artisan Pacific Travel offers pre-cruise and post-cruise package tour extensions for Japan cruises. These extensions offer you a closer look at its unique culture, cuisine, regions, and history. [...]
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With covid restrictions, tests, and quarantines now firmly in our rear view mirror, 2023 is the time to visit Japan on a tour. Monthly visitors recently reached a record, filling hotels and [...]
Opportunity – for up to four guests to join a Sumo aficionado for a fantastic and rare chance to take in the penultimate (and often most exciting) day of the September (Autumn) Basho live [...]
Spring in Japan is unforgettably and rightly associated with Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) heralding Spring, a change in the seasons, at time of transition and renewal and new beginnings. In Japan the [...]
The Takayama Autumn Festival is a spectacular float festival that has been held for over 350 years, in both the spring and autumn. It features eleven tall floats that weigh several tons and [...]
