Japan Articles tag:article.japanican.com,2008-02-07:/en//8 2010-03-16T05:38:44Z Japan Articles : Get Insider information from the pros about travel and culture in Tokyo, Kyoto and across Japan. Movable Type 4.1 Top Kyoto Hotel Tips for the Spring Busy Season tag:article.japanican.com,2010:/en//8.1267 2010-03-12T06:42:44Z 2010-03-16T05:38:44Z Kyoto is one of Japan's most popular destinations all year round, and spring is no exception. In fact, spring can be the busiest season in Japan's ancient capital! During some peak weekends in April especially, many Kyoto hotels run... Luxury Spa Vacations in the Izu Peninsula - Shimoda Yamatokan & Seizan Yamato Japanese-style Inns tag:article.japanican.com,2009:/en//8.1153 2010-02-16T02:46:10Z 2010-02-16T08:32:57Z An Onsen Ryokan Inn where the Ocean View is the Star Attraction. Stay at Shimoda Yamatokan for the Best in Fresh Seafood & Hot Springs Located in Shimoda on the Izu Peninsula, the Shimoda Yamatokan resort ryokan (Japanese-style inn)... Sakura Season: Cherry Blossoms 2010 tag:article.japanican.com,2010:/en//8.1156 2010-02-09T07:36:00Z 2010-02-10T09:22:09Z Spring in Japan brings with it fine weather and an explosion of color -- the color pink, specifically. One of the most beloved times of the year in Japan, sakura season, or cherry blossom season, is a chance to... Sake, Gourmet Food, Hot Springs & Snow... A Winter Trip to Japan Means Visiting Niigata is a Must! tag:article.japanican.com,2010:/en//8.1129 2010-02-04T08:48:11Z 2010-02-04T06:22:43Z Niigata Station can be reached from Tokyo in approximately 2 hours by Joetsu shinkansen bullet train. As you emerge through the tunnels on the way, take a look out of the window and you will see a world covered... The Best Sakura Viewing Spots in Sendai tag:article.japanican.com,2010:/en//8.1090 2010-01-30T06:34:53Z 2010-02-02T08:30:51Z Spring in Sendai brings with it sakura, the delicate cherry blossoms celebrated for their fleeting beauty. Cherry blossoms in Sendai are usually in full bloom around the first week of April and exhibit a gorgeous pink color. Listed below are... Top Reviewed Hotels: 2009 Edition tag:article.japanican.com,2010:/en//8.1131 2010-01-27T07:50:41Z 2010-01-27T09:00:46Z Here at JAPANiCAN.com, we love getting feedback from our customers. It has been about a year since we introduced customer reviews for the hotels listed on our site, so we decided to put together a list of the top... Hiroshima, Miyajima, Yamaguchi and the Seto Inland Sea tag:article.japanican.com,2010:/en//8.1130 2010-01-22T03:00:00Z 2010-02-24T08:31:58Z The Seto Inland Sea is a body of water encircled by three of Japan's four main islands: Honshu, Kyushu, and Shikoku. Known for its calm waters and consistently fine weather, the Seto Inland Sea is a popular destination for... Experience Rural Life in Kyushu tag:article.japanican.com,2009:/en//8.1127 2009-12-25T05:43:00Z 2010-01-21T06:23:24Z Feel the richness of everyday life, get into the authentic spirit of travel A glimpse into the natural beauty, the rituals and the local products of a rural village in Kumamoto Prefecture "Farm Stay and Rural Traditions Tour in... Win Two Tickets to See a Sumo Tournament in February! tag:article.japanican.com,2009:/en//8.1124 2009-12-07T07:27:32Z 2010-01-20T01:18:29Z [This competition is now closed. Thank you for your participation.] Japan's towering sumo warriors descend on Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan for the Grand Sumo Tournament once every four months in January, May, and September, battling once per day over 15 days... 2009-2010 Japan Ski Tours: Hit the Slopes! tag:article.japanican.com,2009:/en//8.1121 2009-12-01T03:29:34Z 2009-12-08T07:25:36Z Japan's legendary powder snow awaits! Hit the slopes at some of Japan's best ski resorts with these tours. Travel to the Olympic slopes of Hakuba in Nagano, or visit Hokkaido, Japan's northen island, and ski the famous trails of Niseko!... Citadines Shinjuku: Feel at Home in Shinjuku tag:article.japanican.com,2009:/en//8.1117 2009-11-20T05:17:51Z 2009-11-26T03:48:33Z Opened in March 2009, Citadines Shinjuku is a fresh addition to the Shinjuku landscape. This "apart'hotel" offers a fusion of an apartment building and hotel, ensuring guests a convenient, private and comfortable stay even for longer periods. Located within... 2010 Sapporo Snow Festival Tours on Sale! tag:article.japanican.com,2009:/en//8.1116 2009-11-13T06:45:31Z 2009-12-11T02:21:25Z Tours are now available for Japan's premiere winter event! Head to one of the world's most famous winter festivals with our flexible and hassle-free travel packages. These 2-day packages includes round-trip flights between Tokyo's Haneda Airport and Sapporo's New... Sendai's Pageant of Starlight and other Winter Events tag:article.japanican.com,2009:/en//8.1089 2009-10-29T06:27:55Z 2009-10-29T07:24:53Z Making Spirits Bright and Filling the City With Light: Sendai's Winter Events and Festivals! Pageant of Starlight As winter arrives in Sendai, everyone starts to look forward to one particular event. From December 12 until the end of this year,... Ski Tour Hakuba from Tokyo & Nagoya tag:article.japanican.com,2009:/en//8.1094 2009-10-14T02:19:00Z 2009-11-26T00:57:27Z Hit the slops in Hakuba with this package tour including transportation, accomodations and a lift ticket! Hakuba in Nagano offers world class skiing at a variety of ski resorts, like former Olympic venue Happo-One. This package includes transportation to... Trouble Finding a Room in Kyoto? tag:article.japanican.com,2009:/en//8.1088 2009-09-07T05:23:49Z 2009-09-09T08:01:30Z With over 4,100 hotels and ryokan across Japan, JAPANiCAN.com has more rooms and more availability in Kyoto. However, during some peak weekends in November many hotels may run out of available rooms as people from far and wide flock...