About Ayumi

Ayumi is our online Japan travel expert and loves to answer any questions you have. [more]

Search 64 posts!

Most Popular Posts

  • Recent Posts

  • Recent Comments

  • Browse our categories

  • Browse our archives

  • Web Snippets

    Narita Airport English site The official website of Narita Airport in Tokyo. It’s fully in English and lets you check on flight details and also has up-to-date news and information on services and new developments within the Airport.
    Japan Rail Timetable - Online! This link is golddust. You can plan all your JR Pass routes in *english* and online using this great tool. It even shows you how much each leg costs so you can either form a budget, or congratulate yourself on how much money you are saving with a JR Pass!.
    JR Timetable update - Oct 1, 2007 The latest Japan Rail Timetable and routemap as of Oct 1st, 2007.
    Japan Travel Partners Sign up for Newsletter

    Thursday, February 14, 2008

    When and Where to See Sumo in Japan?

    Hi, I was hoping to visit a Sumo tournament when I am in Japan, but where are the best places to see it and when is the Sumo season?

    Sumo…?
    Sumo wrestling is the national sport of Japan with a history spanning several centuries. It is played by two sumo wrestlers who try to force one another […]

    Monday, December 31, 2007

    Sakura Blossom Map

    I understand that the Sakura Cherry Blossom flowers at different times in Japan due to the North South latitude. Can you tell me what sort of dates each area of Japan is likely to see Sakura?

    Check the map below!
    Sakura Cherry Blossom is usually in flower from the end of March to the beginning of April […]