Beauty & Spa
Saya-no-Yudokoro Spa
Saya-no-Yudokoro is the only spa facility in Tokyo’s 23 wards that provides 100% natural hot spring water. Visitors can enjoy ..
Food
Hattendo Cream Buns
Hattendo is a Hiroshima-based bakery chain that was once on the brink of bankruptcy. It made a remarkable turnaround by creating..
Food
Mataichi Salt in Itoshima
The Itoshima Peninsula in western Fukuoka Prefecture was originally known for its beautiful beaches and so became popular among..
Culture
Eateries in Tokyo to Become Smoke-Free
Tokyo becomes smoke-free from 1st April 2020 with the following to apply, No smoking: 100% smoke-free, Designated smoking room:..
Accommodation
NIPPONIA Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu
A 130-year-old soy sauce warehouse in the Japanese ancient capital of Nara has been given a second life as a hotel. It offers guests..
Culture
Kitaya Park in Shibuya
Kitaya Park, once a gloomy place with smokers, has reopened this month after a complete makeover. It features the first Blue Bottle..
Food
Mataichi Salt in Itoshima
The Itoshima Peninsula in western Fukuoka Prefecture was originally known for its beautiful beaches and so became popular among..
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Food
Sarasa Nishijin
An 80-year-old bathhouse is transformed into a cafe, whilst retaining its features reminiscent of Hayao Miyazaki's Academy Award..
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Kitaya Park in Shibuya
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Beauty & Spa
What is a Japanese Head Spa?
Emi TakahataHaving a head massage after getting your hair trimmed at a beauty salon is one of popular options in Japan. Professional therapists..
Culture
Farm to Table in Ako
Tom FayOne of the highlights of any visit to Ako is sampling the abundance of fresh, locally grown produce and excellent seafood which..
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Culture
Anime Spots in Tokyo
Elena LisinaThese spots can be attractive to the fans of Japanese animation as they include iconic anime theme parks, museums and events
Accommodation
Ichijo Ryokan Opens in Hyogo
Kim BergströmNewly opened on September 22nd, Ichijo is a luxury ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) located in the fishing town of Kasumi in ..