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Kyushu Onsen Transportation Guide The Easiest Ways to Reach Kurokawa Onsen Kurokawa Onsen has no railway station, but it is accessible by direct or through buses from Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Aso, Yufuin and Beppu. The best route depends on where your Kyushu itinerary starts, how much …
Japan Travel Planning Choose the Best Month for Your Japan Trip The best time to visit Japan depends on whether you prioritize comfortable weather, cherry blossoms, autumn colours, skiing, festivals, lower crowds or easier prices. This month-by-month guide helps you match your dates with the …
Japan Cash Withdrawal Guide Withdrawing Yen from a 7-Eleven ATM in Japan Seven Bank ATMs accept many foreign-issued debit and credit cards and are available at thousands of 7-Eleven stores, airports, stations and commercial facilities. Before withdrawing, check the current limit, card fees and currency-conversion …
Japan Autumn Travel Guide Follow Japan’s Autumn Colours from Hokkaido to Kyoto Japan’s autumn leaves do not peak everywhere at the same time. Colours begin in northern and high-altitude areas before moving through Tohoku, the mountains, Tokyo, Kyoto and western Japan. This guide combines the …
For many visitors, professional sumo wrestlers seem larger than life. They spend years competing in Japan’s national sport, following strict traditions and living in sumo stables dedicated entirely to training. But have you ever wondered what happens after they retire? Unlike many professional athletes who …
Most people know sumo as Japan’s national sport, but there’s much more to it than two wrestlers trying to push each other out of a ring. Behind every match are centuries of traditions, fascinating customs, and surprising facts that many first-time visitors never expect. Whether …
First-time sumo guide Is watching sumo worth adding to your Japan trip? For many first-time visitors, yes. A Grand Sumo Tournament combines live competition, ceremonial tradition and a distinctly Japanese arena atmosphere—but the experience is best when your schedule, seat and expectations are planned properly. …
First-time tournament guide Watching sumo in Japan: prepare before you arrive A little planning makes a major difference. Choose a suitable seat, understand when the top divisions compete, allow time for entry and avoid scheduling a tight connection after the final bouts. Quick answer For …
After learning about the history and traditions of sumo, the next question is usually: What is it actually like to attend a sumo tournament? For many first-time visitors, a Grand Sumo Tournament can feel very different from other sporting events. Matches are short, but the …
If you’ve ever watched a sumo match, you’ve probably noticed that the action doesn’t begin immediately. Before the wrestlers even face each other, they throw salt into the ring, stomp their feet, clap their hands, and perform a series of ceremonial movements. To first-time visitors, …