Welcome to Jimmy's Izu Blog
Hello! Thanks for visiting. I’m Jimmy, an American expat living in the city of Ito, on Japan’s Izu Peninsula.
This blog is here to help you learn about Izu, a very popular vacation spot for Japanese folks. These posts also include lots of general information about Japan so you can apply what you learn to your encounters with other parts of Japan.
Your comments and questions are always welcome. There is a comments section at the bottom of each post, and a separate contact page as well. I hope you find something interesting and come back again.
If you ever have a chance to visit Izu and would like to join a great tour, please visit Jimmy’s Izu Tours.
Topics
Anjinsai – Ito’s Biggest Summer Festival
Japanese Summer Festival Summer festivals in Japan are some of the most enjoyable experiences for locals and tourists alike. Some of the biggest ones are...
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Matsuzaki: One of Japan’s 100 Most Beautiful Villages
Foreign tourists in particular tend to seek out a more idealistic version of Japan, the kind they read about in novels or see in movies...
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Shōgun: The Back Story
People born after 1980 may not realize the impact that the book and the original TV drama had on the Western image of Japan. I...
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Izu’s Long Cherry Blossom Season
For a few fleeting moments in spring, cherry trees bloom in ephemeral splendor and people turn out in droves before the blossoms disappear. At least...
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The Truth About Local Guides: Who Knew?
A local guide can add profound value to your trip, especially if it's your first time in a complicated country like Japan.
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