Naka-Harima: for Travelers Interested in Japanese History
Among the many famous places in Japan, Himeji Castle is a must-see. With its striking towers, it is an iconic Japanese castle. Not only did it survive Japan’s era of war-torn civil unrest during...
SADOU HOSTEL: experience the beauty and tranquility of a tradition Japanese tea ceremony from...
Sadou Hostel sets the standard for affordable travel accommodations with its revolutionary hostel in the culturally rich area of Ueno.
The stacked beds design seems to have been inspired by popular capsule hotels. However, they are...
NOHGA HOTEL: Elegance in the Heart of Ueno, Tokyo
Even after a year of living in Japan, I feel like every time I visit Tokyo it has something else to say and I fall in love with its vibrant lifestyle over and over...
Another 3hr trip – Shinagawa
How to Make the Best of 3 Hours in Tokyo
It is the last day of your trip and you have three hours left before departing for the airport. Don’t know what to do with...
Go back in time to the Showa period to soak in a soul-repairing onsen
By Bethany Kary
If you ever wanted to see Japan in a different era, or just want a different onsen experience, then try Saitama’s Showa Period Retro Onsen.
Shōwa period lasted 63 years, but many people...
Hotel Ryumeikan Tokyo: One of Tokyo’s most artistic hotels
Paintings found in hotel rooms and hallways have often been a synonym for tasteless, mass-produced decoration items that fill empty walls; however, in Japan hospitality or omotenashi dictates that the host makes his...
My second minshuku experience with an intense autumn workout in the rice field
There is a Chinese saying which means ‘foreign at first, but familiar the second time around’. If you’ve read the article I wrote previously, you will know that it was my first experience...
[The Kanaya Hotel] Refinement born from a clash of cultures
The cedar trees that encompass Nikko in Tochigi prefecture have witnessed countless stories unfold throughout the history of the city. From early Shinto pilgrimages to the construction of the sumptuous Toshogu Shrine, the final...
Epitome of Grace and Elegance: Japanese Tea Ceremony at Royal Park Hotel
Royal Park Hotel is now offering the unique experience of practicing Japanese tea ceremony in an authentic setting to foreigners. Learn about the basic ceremony etiquettes from a bilingual tea master while enjoying a...
Christmas Afternoon Tea in Tokyo’s Shangri-La Hotel
Every month the Shangri-La Hotel in Tokyo holds its special afternoon tea with a constantly changing menu in regard to the season. An étagère filled with sweet and savory goodies waits for you. Within...
