Bridging Japanese Content and International Curiosity
Serviced Apartment 15% OFF Campaign at H&R Roppongi When you come to Tokyo for a longer stay, consider using one of H & R Roppongi’s Service Apartments instead of a hotel room. Their apartments come fully furnished and equipped and Continue Reading
As New Year’s well wishes fade from conversations across Japan, an unspoken but equally cheerful sentiment permeates the atmosphere of Hiroshima Prefecture: “Happy Hiroshima Oyster Season!” Echoes of this can of course be heard and tasted year around in the Continue Reading
A short trip to Kusatsu Onsen You may be on a business trip in Tokyo, with jet lag and many meetings weighting heavily on your shoulders and mind. You do have one day and a half though to discover something Continue Reading
Nothing better than a warm onsen bath on a cold winter day! The view of Mt Fuji from Enoshima Island Spa is especially good in winter. You can watch the sun set behind Mt Fuji while you take a warm Continue Reading
Women Leaders, Awa-Odori Spunk and Much Laughter in Tokushima This place was the Awa Han (Awa Clan), across the mountains from Kochi, where Ryoma Sakamoto began his effort to forge a new future for Japan. I spotted the dancers as Continue Reading
Article by YumikoH, originally published on Deep Japan Do you like Japanese beers? Yes, they’re light, fine and refreshing. I love them! But sometimes, I feel like having something different, like Belgian beers. In Tokyo, you can find bars offering Belgian beers, Continue Reading
Article by jdlawrence originally published on Deep Japan Subterranean Spaghetti To people new to Japan, the Tokyo subway system, stylishly called “Tokyo Metro” is a confusing labyrinth of lines going every which way. Orderly thought and planning, it would appear, seem to Continue Reading
Article by David originally published on Deep Japan Asakusa is an old part of Tokyo. In a city that changes quickly and often, it is not surprising to read about the many changes that have happened in this area. Asakusa was a Continue Reading
Article by Skymaho originally published on Deep Japan The kimono is famous worldwide as a national costume in Japan and many tourists who visit Japan would like to try on a kimono or purchase one. However, a genuine kimono is very expensive. Continue Reading
Article by Alex originally published on Deep Japan If you really want a chance to experience a taste of ‘traditional’ Japan, like you might see in the movies, you should check out a place like the city of Nikko. It is Continue Reading