As Japan welcomes spring with flowers and festivals, a whole range of benefits for travelers also seem to be cropping up. I know I usually mention travel developments in a post at the beginning of the year, but as Japan gears up for the Olympics in a few years, things seem to be moving a... Continue Reading →
Trip Tips: What’s New in Japan in 2016?
Every year we flip on the calendar means just that much closer to the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo. While the games have had some notable hiccups in these early planning stages (still no stadium OR logo ...), the steps the country is taking to spruce itself up for the massive international event will... Continue Reading →
Trip Tips: Pros and Cons of Traveling Japan during Golden Week
Ahhh, it's upon us. The most wonderful - and dreaded - time of the year. No, not Christmas. Not even Obon, the summer holiday that sees Japanese returning to their ancestral homes in droves. Rather, I am talking about Golden Week, the string of holidays that falls between April 29th and May 5th/6th. So, you're... Continue Reading →