Accommodation Kyoto Lodging Taxes to Increase From March 2026 Kim Bergström Mar 5, 2025 To address the challenges of overtourism, Kyoto’s municipal government is set to increase its lodging tax from March 2026, wit..
Accommodation Tokyo to Introduce 3 Percent Lodging Tax From 2027 Kim Bergström Nov 28, 2025 The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has announced that it intends to move from the current fixed-fee system to a percentage-based..
Accommodation Guide to Japan's Love Hotels JJ Nakao Learn more about the modern love hotel industry, and a great resource for travellers. Find out why love hotels are a great option..
Accommodation Visiting Scenic Yanagawa On the Water’s Edge Joanna Ligon Here’s how to enjoy Yanagawa’s culture, flavors, and scenery with the hotel as your ideal base.
Accommodation The Bathhouses of Shibu Onsen Linka Wade Shibu Onsen in Nagano Prefecture is a lovely onsen town in a gorgeous natural area. But it also has something more to offer - 9..
Luxury Experience Oarai: A Quiet Fishing Town Blessed by t... Joanna Ligon Every journey has its pace. In Oarai, on the Ibaraki coast, that pace is set by the sea—steady and patient.
Accommodation A Relaxed Mix of Sightseeing, Dining, and Shopping ... Joanna Ligon Experience the calm scenery and local charm of Kagawa at Kamenoi Hotel Kanonji.
Accommodation A Snowy Retreat at Kamenoi Hotel Tazawako, Akita Veronica Carnevale Embrace the season with an off-the-beaten-path getaway to this rural city and swap the tourist crowds for an authentic Japanese..