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Skiing for Beginners in Japan
Japan has so much going for it, from street food to world-class shopping, that often travellers don’t realise that Japan Ski Resorts have some of the best powdery skiing you can get internationally, including the likes of Aspen and the French Alps. Not a regular slalom-superhero? That is okay – there are plenty of spots […]
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Why Golfing is a must in Japan
For similar reasons to why people love to ski and participate in mountainous snow-sports in Japan, people love to golf in Japan: it is the expansive, open space and nature reserves that make it so utterly desirable. There are 2349 golf resorts in Japan, and this should act in itself as a motivation to visit […]
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48 hours in Hakodate
When staying at Hakodate Onuma Prince Hotel, you are blessed with a wealth of entertainment, food, cultural significance and sightseeing right on your doorstep. Often, people visiting this main city of Hakodate aren’t staying for very long periods, and that can make you feel anxious that you are missing out on the best it has […]
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Exploring Japan on a budget
When visiting a foreign city, you often find that because you don’t know exactly what’s what, or where to find the city’s hidden gems, you end up falling into what ought to be the most obvious tourist traps but don’t always seem it (especially when you are keeping your eye out for English signs). While […]
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All You Need to Know About Vernal Equinox Day in Japan
There are a number of things that ought to be on your priority list when travelling in Japan, from ensuring you stay in hotels with a bath in the room to trying as much exciting new street food as possible. There are also a great number of festivals and traditions native to Japan, so visiting […]
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24 Hours in Kyoto
This one is for the adventurers, foodies, experience-hunters and shoppers staying in hotels in Kyoto Japan and looking to pack as much into a 24-hour time frame as is possible while still enjoying it. Given the sheer diversity of experience in Kyoto, it should come as no surprise that it used to be the capital […]
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Under the skin of Shibuya
Shibuya City is a special ward of Tokyo, Japan, and anyone staying in Shibuya hotels ought to be making the most of the hustle and bustle of the area. Here are all the key spots you need to visit in order to really get a feel for the ebb and flow of Shibuya. Eggs ‘n […]
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Best ways to keep active in Kyoto
Though everyone wants to keep active, even on their holidays, when you are forced to choose between the treadmill and exploring the bustling city of Kyoto, it doesn’t take a psychic to guess what most people will choose. Though a number of hotels in Kyoto Japan have gym facilities within them, here are some activities […]
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How is “Hinamatsuri”: Japan’s Doll Festival celebrated?
Depending on where your accomodation in Tokyo is, there is something nearby to assist with making your Japanese experience the best it can be. For those with the pleasure of staying in Shinjuku Japan hotels, there is a lot going on in this special ward of the city of Tokyo to enjoy, one of which […]
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The importance of Showa Day (Showa no hi): How it started and what you need to know before visiting?
If you are interested in making the most of Tokyo, you need to participate in a little bit of everything: a deep fried nibble from a street food market, a drink in a upmarket inner-city, sparkly-light-donned skyscraper, a visit to a Bhuddist temple or shrine, a spotting of the beautiful sakura (cherry blossoms) which are […]