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  • Judo a Martial Art From Japan

    Judo a Martial Art From Japan

    If you ask anyone to name one martial art from Japan, it is probably going to be judo or karate. Judo has been spread all over the world and is practiced as a common way to teach kids and adults self-defense.

  • Kendo a Martial Art From Japan

    Kendo a Martial Art From Japan

    Kendo is a Japanese martial art that descended from the sword fighting techniques that were used in the days of the samurai warriors.

  • Karate

    Karate

    Karate literally means ’empty hand’, and it was developed in Okinawa having been influenced by Chinese martial art Kung Fu. Karate is a striking art where practitioners use both hands/arms and feet/legs.

  • Aikido | Japanese Martial Arts

    Aikido | Japanese Martial Arts

    Aikido was created by Morihei Ueshiba, who is still referred to by some aikido practitioners as Ōsensei. or Great Teacher. Learn more about this peaceful martial art from Japan!

  • Sumo | Japanese Martial Arts

    Sumo | Japanese Martial Arts

    While judo and karate are the most popular martial arts to practise outside of Japan, sumo is probably the martial art from Japan that appeals most to the imagination.

  • Diving in Japan | Activities in Japan

    Diving in Japan | Activities in Japan

    A cultural Japan tour is easy to combine with one or more scuba diving experiences for a perfect holiday filled with culture, food, history, nightlife, and action. Let us help you plan your perfect Japan trip!

  • Snorkeling in Japan | Activities in Japan

    Snorkeling in Japan | Activities in Japan

    A cultural Japan tour is easy to combine with one or more snorkeling experiences for a perfect holiday filled with culture, food, history, nightlife, and action. Let us help you plan your perfect Japan trip!

  • Winter Sports | Activities in Japan

    Winter Sports | Activities in Japan

    If you love skiing and snowboarding, Japan is a great December-April destination for you. There are over 500 ski resorts across Japan which vary in size from large resorts to small one-lift shops.

  • Soccer in Japan

    Soccer in Japan

    While Japan isn’t yet up there with the best of the world, Japanese soccer has slowly become a force to be reckoned with. Learn more about professional football in Japan!

  • Japanese Baseball

    Japanese Baseball

    While the most popular sports in many parts of the world are soccer and American Football, in Japan the most popular sport is definitely baseball.