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Here at Heartland JAPAN, we are passionate about rural Japan and are excited to share this land’s unique and hidden cultures and customs with you. As locals we have a strong understanding of the regions in which we offer tours, and feel that this local knowledge will help you appreciate the spectacular sights that can only be found here. We warmly welcome you to the Heartland of Japan!
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Kabuki, Noh and Bunraku – Japan’s traditional theatre
Here at Heartland JAPAN, we love including authentic, traditional Japanese performances into the itineraries of all the exciting, off-the-beaten-track package and custom tours we create. For many of our customers, this means experiencing something brand new that they may not even have ever heard about before visiting Japan. To help
Understanding Japanese Accommodation
When it comes to planning your perfect Japan tour, you’re sure to come across some confusing, unfamiliar terms - especially when it comes to accommodation! Here at Heartland JAPAN, we love to include some of Japan’s authentic and unique accommodation options into your special, once-in-a-lifetime trip itinerary. That’s why we’ve
Discovering the Geisha: Japan’s misunderstood hidden world
When it comes to traditional Japanese culture, few things are as globally-misunderstood as the art of the ‘Geisha’ - beautiful women with flawless hairstyles, intricately-detailed silk kimonos and faces coated in thick white makeup. While the western media and pop culture have built a reputation for Geisha as expensive, high-class
Top 7 best street-photo spots in Tokyo
Here at Heartland JAPAN, we strive to introduce rural communities and off-the-beaten-track locations to our customers, but more often than not our tours will actually start and end in Tokyo. While in the Metropolitan area, our customers are eager to visit not only the major highlights and tourist-friendly locations of