Due to popular demand, the National Association of Japanese Canadians is planning a tour of Japan in 2025. This tour will be custom-designed and targeted to Japanese Canadians that may not speak Japanese, but want to visit their ancestral homeland.
The 10-day tour originates in Tokyo and ends in Osaka, with stops in Hakone (near Mount Fuji), Kyoto/Nara and Hiroshima. We also plan to spend 1-2 additional days attending the World Expo 2025 in Osaka. Participants can also elect to arrive earlier or extend their trip too. Tours are currently being planned for mid-May and late September 2025, but other tour dates can be added if interest warrants.
Leading up to tour, we will be holding orientation sessions for tour participants talking about Japanese customs, traditions and travel trips and tricks. There will also be opportunities to plan optional outings at many of the stops. Guides will accompany the tour group along the way.
The first information session was held via Zoom on October 31, 2024. You can view the video recording and slides below.
Information session recording
NAJC’s Japan Tour
Information Form
If you are interested in the NAJC Japan Tour, please register using the form below. Updates and information will be sent to the email address you provide. Please note that registering does not obligate you to participate in the tour.