She Moves Like Flowing Water: Portraits of a Geisha
Standing at the window of the machiya, she turned her face ever so slightly, letting the diffused...
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Travel related stories and information to help plan your next trip to Japan.
Follow the Edo Shogun Roads To Japan’s Samurai Era
Over 400 years ago, the Japanese Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu established his seat of power in a swampy...
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Get Outta Town! 5 Japan Destinations for Cherry Blossoms Better than Kyoto and Tokyo
With cherry blossom season the most popular for tourism to Japan, here are some alternative spots to enjoy hanami outside of crowded Tokyo and Kyoto.
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How To Pack for a Spring Trip to Japan
Spring is one of the most popular times to visit Japan, but what are the essential items to bring with you and what can you buy where you arrive? Here are some tips how to best pack a suitcase for Japan in the spring.
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Kanazawa – A Vibrant City 98% of Japan Visitors Neglect
Relatively popular with domestic tourists but still criminally neglected by visitors to Japan, Kanazawa is a compact feast for the senses, especially those who value the arts and crafts of Japan.
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Ginza Sony Park – An Architecture Driven Community and Art Space
While many companies in Japan give lip service to community space and sustainability, Sony delivers it in one of the most expensive real estate areas in the world.
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Tokyo Museum and Park Guide – Northern Tokyo
Northern Tokyo, often overlooked by tourists, offers unique attractions like Rikugien and Kyu-Furukawa Gardens. Its charm lies in walkable areas, peaceful surroundings, and hidden cultural gems.
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A Guide to the Eclectic World of Tokyo’s Museums and Parks
Whether you are a museum and park lover or just need something to different to do in Tokyo, this guide to Tokyo’s museums and parks has you covered.
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Tokyo’s Grutto Pass – A Bargain for Museum Lovers With Many Caveats
No doubt that Tokyo’s Grutto Pass looks like a bargain for museum and park lovers. But is it really? It depends on your travel style.
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A Dance of Grace and Fools
The dancers are fools, everyone is a fool, so why not dance? A glimpse at Japan’s Awa Odori festival.
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We, Like Ants
In thousands of years and the absence of social media, our descendants will be left wondering why we travel like we do.
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7 Essential Items For a Summer Trip to Japan
It’s totally normal for many people around the world to have long summer vacations, but...
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