Japan travel (Page 7)
Nothing’s nicer on a cold autumn day than a hot outdoor bath while gazing at the changing leaves.
You could also request a translator or a photographer, but who wants that when you can have a ninja?!
The bubbly virtual girl has released her first video as part of the campaign, and it’s a great way to learn about the country’s charms.
In just the first day of his stay, designer tweeted more than 50 things that pleasantly surprised him about Japan.
The otaku haven’s first women-only capsule hotel will celebrate its opening with an anime collaboration.
We recently visited the new Nadeshiko Hotel and were truly impressed. Find out what this women-only capsule hotel has to offer!
East Japan Railway Co (JR East) will introduce a numbering system for all its stations in Tokyo starting in October, in a bid to to facilitate navigation for foreigners traveling within the capital ahead of the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
If you’re planning to visit Tokyo’s world-famous Ghibli Museum later this year, you may want to reschedule.
Believe it or not, there’s a Japanese Way of taking photos. We’ve compiled some cultural guidelines as well as language tips to help you take happy snappies on your next trip to Japan!
Kyoto, which was the capital of Japan for more than 1,000 years, is one of those cities that looks beautiful no matter what time of the year it is. But out of all the seasons, autumn is by far the most popular time to visit, and now that the leaves are beginning to change people are also starting to plan trips to catch a glimpse of Kyoto’s gorgeous fall scenery.
If you happen to be one of those tourists, we have just the book for you, a unique insight into city by foreigners who now call Kyoto their home, called Amazing Kyoto.
The votes are in! Approximately 4,500 night-view enthusiasts submitted their votes for what they think are the best areas to take in Japan’s sprawling, twinkling cityscapes after dark, and the results were revealed at the Night View Summit 2015, held on October 9 in Kobe.
Which cities do you think made it to the top three? Click to find out, and enjoy some of the stunning photographs that prove each city’s worthiness of the honor!
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