Why Go? Chaotic yet organised, hyper-modern yet utterly classic, garish yet demure, unique yet unquestionably Japanese, Tokyo ( 東京 ) is a paradox that – like..
No other aspect of Japanese culture is as widely misunderstood as the geisha. First – and let’s get this out of the way – geisha are not prostitutes. Nor is their virginity sold off to the highest bidder. Nor do they have to sleep with regular patrons. To put it simply, geisha are highly skilled entertainers who are..
Japan offers visitors from abroad a lot of worthwhile places to see and things to do for free. The following is only a small number of examples of places and events that you can enjoy for free in Japan. Imperial Palace East Garden ʢߖډ౦ޚԓʣ, 3-min. walk from Takebashi Sta. on Tozai Line, or 7-min. walk from Otemachi..
Those familiar with Japanese cuisine ( nihon ryōri ) know that eating is half the fun of travelling in Japan. Even if you’ve already tried some of Japan’s better-known specialities, you’re likely to be surprised by how delicious the original is when served on its home turf. More importantly, the adventurous eater will..
Let’s face it: a hotel is a hotel wherever you go. And while some of Japan’s hotels are very nice indeed, you’re probably searching for something unique to the culture. If this is what you’re after, you’ll be pleased to learn that Japan is one of the last places in Asia where you can find truly authentic traditional..
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Japan offers visitors from abroad a lot of worthwhile places to see and things to do for free. The..
The year 2011 was indeed a terrible year for the Japanese, and it came hard on the heels of two..
Whether you’ve got six days or 60, these itineraries provide a starting point for the trip of a..
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No other aspect of Japanese culture is as widely misunderstood as the geisha. First – and let’s get..
Let’s face it: a hotel is a hotel wherever you go. And while some of Japan’s hotels are very nice..
ARTS Traditional Visual Art Painting From 794 to 1600, Japanese painting borrowed from Chinese and..
Those familiar with Japanese cuisine ( nihon ryōri ) know that eating is half the fun of travelling..
The uniqueness and peculiarity of the Japanese is a favourite topic of both Western observers and..
Why Go? A frozen hinterland with a wild frontier spirit, Hokkaidō ( 北海道 ) is defined by everything..
Why Go? Travelling in Western Honshū ( 本州西部 ) reveals a tale of two coastlines. San-yō (literally..
Why Go? Japan’s heartland in both geography and attitude, Central Honshū ( 本州中部 , ‘Honshū Chūbu’..
Japan for Kids Japan is a great place to travel with kids. The usual concerns that parents have..
What to Bring Almost everything you need is available in Japan. However, due to prices or..
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