To our valued customers, We would like to let you know of ongoing electrical service issues at our Don Quijote Kaheka Branch. Unfortunately a large piece of Don Quijote’s electrical system recently went down and the outage is affecting our store. Repairs are expected to take one to two weeks, and during this time we may…
COVID-19 & Japan (updated 3/5)
We understand that many of our customers with upcoming travel plans are very concerned with the virus situation in Asia. In accordance with government advice, we currently recommend against travel to the following areas: Mainland China South Korea For the regions below, visitors should be aware of the virus outbreak and be cautious, making sure…
Spotlight On: Hokkaido Family & Nature Tour
Ready to experience a different type of Hokkaido tour? Created especially for travelers of all ages, our Hokkaido Family & Nature Tour offers a unique itinerary featuring numerous activities designed to create unforgettable memories. Fully guided and with most meals included, this tour has everything from outdoor experiences like river rafting and park golf (an…
Staff Picks: Kumano Kodo Hiking
This week’s staff pick is from travel consultant Younghee, who shares her experience walking the Kumano Kodo, one of Japan’s most famous hiking trails. Looking to get off the beaten path? Want to walk through some of Japan’s most beautiful forests? If you’re looking for peace and tranquility while you’re hiking the Kumano Kodo is…
Spotlight On: Kyushu Splendid Sakura Tour
Always wanted to stand under Japan’s famous cherry blossoms? Our Kyushu Splendid Sakura Tour is the perfect opportunity to see this beautiful season in full bloom! This fully-guided itinerary will take you to see ancient temples, gardens splashed with color, dolphins playing in the sea, plus much more! We’ll cover a few highlights of the…
Staff Picks: Kumejima Island
This week’s staff pick is from travel consultant John, who will share his experiences on Kumejima, one of the small islands surrounding Okinawa’s main island. After college, I had the unique opportunity to teach English in Japan. I didn’t move to Tokyo or Osaka or any place I’d ever heard of. Instead, I was placed…
Staff Picks: Rebun Island
This week’s staff pick is from travel consultant Minagi, who will share her experiences on Rebun, a small, remote island off the northern coast of Hokkaido. When I was a college student in Wyoming, I was looking for a place where I could see the ocean, go on hikes, and eat lots of good seafood…
Staff Picks: Furano
This week’s staff pick is from our Hokkaido specialist, Daniel, who will be discussing one of his favorite places: the beautiful small town of Furano, located in central Hokkaido. Lavender fields stretching wide across the landscape, purple flowers waving in the sunlight: if you’ve heard of Furano, this is likely what you’ve envisioned. And you…
Spotlight On: Hokkaido Snow Tour 2020
Ready to escape the hot sun of Hawaii? Try a refreshing trip to snow-covered Hokkaido this winter! Our Hokkaido Snow Tour 2020 is the best way to see this white wonderland, taking guests from Sapporo, with its famous Snow Festival, all the way to eastern Hokkaido and the drift ice of the Sea of Okhotsk….
Staff Picks: Fukuoka’s Dazaifu Tenmangu
Aloha, readers! We’re starting a special series called “Staff Picks” that will feature one of our travel consultants sharing their expertise and knowledge on Japan travel. We hope that each post will give you insight into the wonderful places to visit and the many things to do while in Japan! Our very first Staff Picks…
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