Judo
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
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 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
Aikido was created by Morihei Ueshiba (Ueshiba Morihei, 1883 – 1969), still referred to by some aikido practitioners as Ōsensei ("Great Teacher").
Sumo
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. It is indeed quite the spectacle to watch, and many tourists who come to Japan want to incorporate sumo in their itinerary for exactly this reason.
Diving 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
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 in Japan
If you are fond of 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 with dozens of runs to small one-lift slopes.
