Honjin Hiranoya takes my breath away the moment I step into the wide-open expanse of the fresh-smelling tatami reception area. This is no ordinary ryokan (traditional Japanese hotel) but a luxury destination in its own right. The only problem being the competitor for the travellers’ attention is all the...
Japan offers a blend of natural beauty and cultural attractions that attracts millions of travellers annually. One of its cities, Hiroshima, is infamous for the devastating bombing during World War II. On August 6, 1945, the United States made the historic and devastating decision to drop the first-ever nuclear...
Winter in Japan is like a fairytale with snow-covered slopes and although it is not the season to see flowering cherry blossoms, there are plenty of other treasures to discover while exploring Japan in winter. Japan's four islands - Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku - offer plenty of amazing...
A small city in Japan’s mountainous Tochigi Prefecture to the north of Tokyo, Nikko feels a world away from the hyper modern streets of the capital. Nikko is the perfect blend of small-town culture, filled with historic sites and more than its fair share of natural scenic spots. From...
If you are searching for a Japanese vacation that might have you tricked into thinking you are in Thailand, then look no further than Okinawa. Okinawa is both a Prefecture and the main island around 640 km (400 miles) south of Japan’s main island and around 500 km (319...
Japan's buzzy capital, Tokyo, is exciting at any time of the day, but this thriving metropolis comes alive after dark. Packed with history, culture, adventure, and entertainment, Tokyo's nightlife is an intoxicating mix. The atmosphere sizzles and crackles with electricity. Tokyo is fast, furious and filled with the sheer...
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25 Things To Do In Tokyo At Night
Japan's buzzy capital, Tokyo, is exciting at any time of the day, but this thriving metropolis comes alive after dark. Packed with history, culture,...