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I consider South Korea a clean and safe country. The risks of getting sick or becoming a crime victim are quite low, which is in part why it is such a wonderful country to travel to. The most significant risk…

Packing strategies for our Japanese baseball tours present a unique challenge for many guests. We often receive inquiries about packing best practices and laundry options during our tours. Here are some recommendations we’ve compiled after 25+ years of traveling around…

I find Japan to be clean and safe, and the people gracious. The risks of contracting an illness or becoming a victim of crime are relatively low. These are all reasons why Japan is a wonderful country to visit. However, it…

South Korea is an affordable country to travel in as a foreigner. While not as inexpensive as China or some countries in Southeast Asia, it is less expensive than Japan. On our last tour, I found it relatively easy to…

Policies on bags and prohibited items at KBO games in South Korea are looser than in the USA, but not as lenient as Japanese policies. Fans are permitted to bring one personal bag and one shopping bag. The personal bag…

The outlets in South Korea are Type C or Type F, with twin rounded prongs. You’ll recognize these if you’ve traveled in Europe. While many hotels these days have a more universal outlet setup, it’s best to assume you need…

Japanese bag policies are loose compared to US stadiums. In my experience, there are no restrictions on bag size or type, and professional cameras with big lenses are permitted. Stadium employees at the entrance will search your bag, but politely…

Japan’s reputation as an expensive country is misleading. If you are looking to buy or rent a property in Tokyo, then yes, costs are among the highest in the world. And if you want to do some high-end dining or…

The outlets in Japan are Type A and are identical to North American two-prong outlets where each slot is the same size. Common phone chargers will work without any problem. However, if your plug has three prongs—or two prongs of…

Fortunately, most of our tour guests, Americans, Canadians, and Australians, do not need a visa to visit Japan. All you need is a valid passport – just make sure it doesn’t expire before the end of your trip! If you…