by Morrie Goldman | Sep 7, 2023 | Blog
Effective October 1, 2023, prices for the very popular Japan Rail Pass will be increasing by an average of around 70%. The announcement came without much of an explanation other than to say that a pass purchased (at the current prices) by September 30, 2023 could be... 
by Morrie Goldman | Aug 16, 2023 | Blog
Travel and Japan enthusiasts alike can benefit greatly as the second edition of “More Japan for Less” hits the shelves. Written and edited by avid travelers, Morrie and Leslee Goldman, this comprehensive guidance book takes the mystery out of how to... 
by Morrie Goldman | Apr 5, 2022 | Blog
While some business people and college students are able to travel to Japan, unfortunately, the country is still not open to international tourism. Japan is being very cautious—some say too cautious, but it’s hard for outsiders to make that call. When things do open... 
by Morrie Goldman | Aug 18, 2021 | Blog
Many of us who love Japan or would love to go to Japan have been wondering when will tourists be allowed back? Just to clarify the current situation, unlike many European countries, Japan has barred non-citizens from visiting their country, with few exceptions.... 
by Morrie Goldman | May 6, 2021 | Blog
Cutting to the chase, it’s not recommended. From book concept-to-publication, More Japan for Less took around three years to become a reality. The launch was in February of 2020, just as the COVID-19 fires were starting to take hold. While Leslee (my editor... 
by Morrie Goldman | Aug 4, 2020 | Blog
Originally written on May 19, 2020 If you’ve read only the news headlines, you may very well have the idea that the pandemic has hit Japan much harder than the US. After all, Japan is closer to China and; early on in the crisis, had the Diamond Princes cruise ship...