Planning or selling a Japan tour? Here’s a simple, friendly overview to help you explain the country to your clients—what Japan is really like, why travelers fall in love with...
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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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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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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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Traveling to Japan in winter? Check the temperature and what to wear. Winter coats one day, light jackets the next. Welcome to Japan’s season of everchanging weather, 三寒四温 (literally:...
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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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Cover photo: Egashira Makoto courtesy of Biwako Biennale Naoshima is famous for its art, but just a stone's throw from the big cities of Kyoto and Osaka lies another hidden art gem:...
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On Awaji Island, visitors can see artisans dedicated to keeping the tradition of incense making alive. It is said that the practice dates back to 595 AD, when a fragrant...
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In the Know, On the Go aims to share one a week fresh ideas, fun destinations, and Japan travel tidbits to spark inspiration for great tours. .
