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Japan Recommended Accommodation & Local Experiences at Every Epic Pass Resort
Planning a Japan ski trip with the Epic Pass? Discover recommended accommodation, local food, hot springs, cultural experiences, and private ski transfers in Hakuba Valley and Rusutsu.
A journey into Japan’s Olympic past
A barrier-free museum with interactive Games, rich history, perfect for a rainy day or a hot summer day in Tokyo.
The Olympic Museum Tokyo opened 14th September 2019. The museum is host to a wide range of exhibits ranging from multimedia galleries, interactive athletic simulators and historical memorabilia. The museum covers the Summer and Winter Olympics hosted in Tokyo, Nagano and Sapporo games.
Hidden Yokohama Train Museums
Both the Keikyu Museum and the Yokohama tram Museum offer different experiences and are unique in their own ways. The Yokohama Tram Museum focuses on preserving and celebrating the history of Yokohama's municipal streetcar system.
The Keikyu Museum located in Kanagawa, Nishi Ward, Yokohama offers a different experience. With this museum first opening in 2020 it showcases more to the Keihin Electric Express Railway than Trams.
Unpacking the history of Tokyo’s famous transit system
The Tokyo Metro Museum opened July 12th, 1986 and displays history, the technology and the day-to-day operations of one of Tokyo's most known public transport systems. The museum features restored carts, simulators and both interactive and non-interactive displays. Your guide to visiting.
Fall destinations in Japan
Japan’s fall colors are both vibrant reds and yellows, that typically come in a wave between the ginko trees and the maple trees giving visitors ample time to explore nature from October through to December. This post explores different destinations of Japan’s beauty through our social media posts.
Culinary experiences
TokudAw food, agricultural, and culinary experiences that explore the seasonal and local flavors of Japan and specific prefectures. Learn more about the types of experiences TokudAw can create for you.
Winter Activities in Japan
Off the beaten path destinations to visit during November, December and January in Japan that are not ski resorts. Learn about festivals, light ups, and onsen towns that make great cultural destinations during the holiday season.
Destinations near Tokyo
Relaxing destinations near Tokyo that are within a short 2-3 hour drive and make a great 1-2 day trip destination, perfect for a private car hire to handle the logistics.
Traditional Japanese Crafts
An overview of Traditional Japanese crafts and how you can experience them through carefully selected TokudAw partners and exclusive curriculum developed by educators on the Scientific and STEAM principles integrated into Japanese cultural crafts. This page curates the TokudAw social media content related to Japanese crafts and Treasure SessionsTM.
Activities in Tokyo
Discover curated Japanese culture activities and recommendations on things to do from our team, including activities that are great for rainy days, warm and humid days, or even cold winters. Add these to your Japan itinerary.
6 Reasons to Book a Private Car To and From Tokyo Disney Resort
Planning a trip to Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea? This article explores six reasons why TokudAw LITE’s private car transportation is worth considering over public transportation or taxi to Tokyo Disney Resort.
A Visit to the Baseball Hall of Fame Museum in Tokyo
Japan is home to one of the world’s top baseball leagues. The Baseball Hall of Fame Museum in Tokyo has exhibits and memorabilia that introduce the sport’s history in Japan and highlight the top players and achievements of the nation’s teams.
Discover Olympic History in Tokyo
The stadium was the host for the 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympics now used by Japanese rugby and football teams, while the modern style of architecture blends both nature and utility, displaying mastery of Japanese artistry.
Travelling Safely in Japan: A Guide by TokudAw
What to do in Japan during or planning for a medical emergency, when facing transportation and logistics problems, an earthquake or natural disaster, if items are lost or stolen and how TokudAw operates to keep you safe.
Which are the Best Car and Train Museums Worth Visiting in Japan?
These five car and train museums are worth including in your Japan itinerary, regardless of rain or shine. Almost all exhibitions are indoors, making them some of the best locations to include in your wet-weather plans for all ages. Apart from various retired train carriages and vehicles on display, most of these museums also offer simulator experiences, allowing visitors to try “driving” their very own train!
Is it Easy to Navigate Japanese Theme Parks as a Neurodivergent Traveler?
Tokyo Disney Resort's Disability Access Service (DAS), Universal Studios Japan's Guest Support Pass, and LEGOLAND Japan's Assisted Access Pass all let you skip the physical queue by reserving a return time instead. Sanrio Puroland works a little differently, allowing priority entry to some attractions. All programs require in-person registration and an original physical disability certificate. Including a quick table summary of how these different theme parks compare.
The Ultimate Japan Travel Guide for Japanese Media Lovers
For millions around the world, Japan represents not only their dream destination, but a piece of themselves as they’ve grown strong emotional connections to Japan through Japanese media and culture. Japan is the land of characters, stories, and imaginative worlds of animation, games, and film. These pieces of media have shaped and changed the world for the better, inspiring creativity, shaping childhoods, and connected people across cultural borders. From the children watching Pokémon and exchanging cards to the teenagers dancing to Japanese dream pop songs to the adults watching Tarentino’s Kill Bill in theaters, Japan’s pop culture has been woven into the fabric of global life.
What to do at Japanese Cruise Ports-of-Call
Sample transportation itineraries at common ports-of-call for passenger cruise ships in Japan.
The Ultimate Tropical Trip: Okinawa
Itinerary for Okinawa including historic stops, one of the largest aquariums in the world, dramatic nature landscapes and iconic locations for shopping.
The Secret Spots of Japan’s Snow Country Winter
Explore Japan’s snow country on the slopes and off: This itinerary will take you from from Nagano and Niigata to Gunma, through tunnels, onsen towns, and over the mountains.