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You don't want to miss this month's newsletter! New tour announcement, a discount on select Independent Tours, great cultural information... check it out at ow.ly/MWBe30jjzU3

HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!! Select independent packages are 15% off for travel dates in June and July! What are you waiting for? Check the link for more information ow.ly/kNY730jdWaX

We launched the third issue of the 3rd volume of our newsletter yesterday! Want to know more about Samurai Tours and Cherry Blossoms? This issue is for you! First 3 RT's with the correct answer to trivia will get a prize! ow.ly/Lhm530iMY6T

Geiko, modern day Geishas are arguably the most iconic symbol of Japan. Their kimonos and white makeup distinguish them as an almost Japanese celebrity. Read our recent blog on Geikos today to learn more about how Geikos keep the tradition of Japan alive! ow.ly/TCJA30iyRBB

Our February newsletter, featuring 10 reasons to not miss our Winter Wonderland tour in 2019, as well as a blog on Maikos and much more hit inboxes today. Don't get our newsletter? Sign up here ow.ly/mCgj30i9uPH and send us a message and we'll make sure you get February's!

While in Kyoto, see if you can find the Yasaka Pagoda. It won't be hard as it is one of the most visible landmarks in the Higashiyama District of Kyoto. Almost half of all of our escorted tours go to Kyoto. Which one are you going to go on in 2018?

Our American staff would like to wish everyone Happy Holidays! Our office will be closed on Monday, December 25th. Have a happy and safe holiday weekend!

This store found on a busy shopping street in South Osaka specializes in one thing...any guesses what that might be?

Kawagoe is only a 30 minute train ride from central Tokyo. During the Edo Period, Kawagoe was a thriving trade center. Today, many of the preserved warehouses from the Edo Period can still be seen. This is a great example of how Japan, as a country, mixes traditional with modern.

Our last newsletter of the year hit inboxes today! Did you receive it? If not...sign up for our mailing list to make sure and get the next one! ow.ly/KWjs30h2wQB Then, click here to access this month's newsletter: ow.ly/Qs8J30h2wWW

Follow us on Facebook as our owner Mike walks us through our current 15 day/14 night Tohoku Rail and Drive Tour! ow.ly/WDEQ30fVdtU

A small Shinto shrine overlooking the ocean at Katsurahama Beach near Kochi.

Kurobuta (Black Pork) tonkatsu is a specialty of the Kagoshima area.

Katsurahama is a scenic beach 30 minutes south of central Kochi by bus. Because of strong currents, swimming is prohibited at Katsurahama.

Student tour groups waiting for their trains at Kyoto station.

There are many restaurants in Kochi that prepare it the traditional way by searing the katsuo over an open fire of rice straw.

There are many restaurants in Kochi that prepare it the traditional way by searing the katsuo over an open fire of rice straw.