Includes a room where you can adjust its “scare factor” and one that lets you speak with the deceased.
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We step inside the huge new complex and bring you a walkthrough of every floor before it opens to the public.
Do-C provides Löyly and a warm pillar for an authentic Finnish sauna experience you won’t find anywhere else in Japan.
Fancy having a private 20-seat cinema at your doorstep? You can get exactly that for an affordable monthly rent of $525.
Many people are siding with the Mt Koya priest, who said he was frustrated by tourists who post “arrogant responses like they’re some travel pioneer”.
With private booths, showers and a women’s-only floor, this is one of the best places to stay in Tokyo.
If you’ve stayed at a traditional Japanese inn with your partner, chances are you’ve experienced this custom before.
Clean, new and with lots of available extras, this is a fantastic option for savvy travellers.
The palatial room can be found at a hotel that accommodates the Japanese Emperor on his travels.
First look at the guest rooms and dining areas set to appear at the historic Meiji-era complex.
The “glamorous camping” experience comes to Okinawa with luxurious tents and amazing views that will have you wanting to stay here forever.
The eerie ruins of this once-thriving amusement park look set to become Japan’s next unusual place to visit.
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