Traveling in Japan with older family members, like my grandparents with not-so-strong knees calls for a gentler pace. Forget endless train rides and rushing through crowded streets. We chose slower...
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When travelers think of Kansai, the usual cities come to mind: Kyoto’s temples, Osaka’s food, Nara’s deer. But Kansai is more than its greatest hits. If you’ve seen the major...
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Every trip FREEPLUS creates is designed with one goal in mind: to help partners offer something valuable and fun to their travelers. As a team based in Osaka, Japan, we...
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Saga isn’t the kind of place that shouts for attention. Tucked away on the western edge of Kyushu, it’s usually skipped over for bigger names nearby. It’s the kind of...
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Main photo courtesy of Saga Prefecture Tourism Federation. Tucked into the forests of Saga is a Izumiyama quarry, a quiet place that shaped centuries of craftsmanship. Few visit. Fewer know...
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Planning a trip to Japan in July, August, or early September? Get ready. These are the hottest and most humid months of the year. Some days feel like walking through...
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In the forests of northern Japan, where the Shirakami Sanchi World Heritage site stretches across the border of Aomori and Akita, an unlikely story is unfolding. It starts with the...
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The other day few of us from the Freeplus team made a quick trip to the Expo. We only had the final three hours of the day, but it was...
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Planning a trip to Japan during April, May, or June? Here’s how to pack smartly based on recent weather patterns. April: Spring in Full Swing Lows: 15°C (59°F) , Highs:...
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We started something new at Freeplus: a weekly newsletter designed to spark fresh ideas for Japan tours. If you’re wondering, Why am I seeing this? You're getting it because we may...
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We get it. Tokyo Disneyland has cutest merch, and Japan is home to the world’s only Disney Sea. Universal Studios Japan just unveiled its Donkey Kong expansion, and for many...
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Winter coats one day, light jackets the next. Welcome to Japan’s season of everchanging weather, 三寒四温 (literally: three cold, four warm, read: sankan shion)! It refers to the season between January...
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When you're by Lake Biwa, it’s not just about the views. It’s about feeling connected to nature and the calmness of the area. From peaceful river cruises to mindful meals,...
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