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Best Cherry Blossom Spots in Japan 2018

2018.01.25
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 |  Chubu, Culture & Experience, Events, Festival, Food & Drink, Hakone, Hokkaido, Kansai, Kyoto, Mt. Fuji, Nature, Osaka, Spring, Sunrise Tours, Tohoku, Tokyo & Surrounds, Traditional

Spring heralds one of the most anticipated events of the year popular with millions of Japanese as well as tourists from all over the world. Due to the limited blooming […]

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5 Interesting Facts about Yumura Onsen, the Hidden Gem near Kinosaki

2017.12.18
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 |  Culture & Experience, Food & Drink, Kansai, Nature, Onsen (Hot Springs), Ryokan, Traditional

Until recently, I myself had never heard of the quaint town known as Yumura Onsen, but if you’re heading to the world-famous Kinosaki Onsen, it’s definitely worth dropping by for […]

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Ride, Eat, Shop, Watch and Play at Tokyo Dome City!

2017.07.12
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 |  Entertainment, Food & Drink, Pop culture, Shopping, Sports, Tokyo & Surrounds

If you thought Tokyo Dome City just consisted of a baseball stadium like I did, then you will be pleasantly surprised like I was. Tokyo Dome City is actually a […]

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Yamamotoya, the Oldest Ryokan in Kinosaki Onsen

2017.07.04
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 |  Culture & Experience, Food & Drink, JAPANiCAN Exclusives, Kansai, Onsen (Hot Springs), Ryokan, Traditional

Located in the northern part of Hyogo Prefecture, Kinosaki Onsen is a popular hot spring spot that is easily accessible by direct train from Osaka or Kyoto. Last year, the […]

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Exploring Kyushu Part 5 (Final): A Stroll Down Yufuin Lane

2017.05.11
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 |  Culture & Experience, Food & Drink, Kyushu, Nature, Onsen (Hot Springs), Ryokan

The first thing you notice about Yufuin Station is how cool and sleek it looks, a modern beast sitting placidly at the end of the boutique store-filled main street. But […]

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Exploring Kyushu Part 4: Connect with Nature at Takachiho Gorge

2017.05.02
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 |  Culture & Experience, Food & Drink, Hotel, Kyushu, Nature, Onsen (Hot Springs)

Using the Kyushu Tour Bus – Beppu, Yufuin, Takachiho & Kurokawa Bus (Round trip from Beppu, Yufuin & Kurokawa) is a convenient way to see a beautiful part of Kyushu while […]

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Exploring Kyushu Part 3: Beppu, an All-Round Steamy Affair

2017.04.26
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 |  Culture & Experience, Food & Drink, Hotel, Kyushu, Nature, Onsen (Hot Springs), Ryokan

Say the word “Beppu” to any Japanese person, and they will probably conjure up images of bubbling “hell” hot springs, steam billowing from sidewalks and pervasive smells of sulphur. Beppu […]

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Exploring Kyushu Part 2: Four Must-Do’s in Nagasaki (all done in a day!)

2017.04.17
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 |  Culture & Experience, Food & Drink, Hotel, Kyushu, Sunrise Tours, World Heritage

Travelling from Fukuoka to Nagasaki is a simple and convenient affair, with both express trains and buses running between the two cities at regular intervals. We used the 3-Day Northern Kyushu […]

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Exploring Kyushu Part 1: Travel Easier with the QTIC, Fukuoka

2017.04.11
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 |  Culture & Experience, Food & Drink, Hotel, Kyushu, Tickets

Kyushu is a southern island bubbling with hot springs, volcanic ranges, stunning nature and delicious food. Our first stop in our little trek across the northern part of this warm […]

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The charm of Yamanashi Prefecture and some of the hotels to check out for the perfect stay

2016.12.02
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 |  Culture & Experience, Food & Drink, Hotel, JAPANiCAN Exclusives, Mt. Fuji, Nature, Onsen (Hot Springs), Ryokan

Experience the beauty of Yamanashi Prefecture which is home to Mt.Fuji and the Fuji Five Lakes. Surprisingly, this region of un-spoilt natural beauty is only approximately 2 hours away by […]

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Top 5 Japanese retreats perfect for couples!

2016.10.07
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 |  Autumn, Culture & Experience, Food & Drink, Hotel, Onsen (Hot Springs), Ryokan, Tohoku, Tokyo & Surrounds, Traditional

If you’re hesitant about entering into a large communal hot spring and are looking for something a little more secluded, you might be interested in ryokan that provide private hot […]

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Top 4 ryokan for the ultimate onsen and autumn leaves experience!

2016.10.04
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 |  Autumn, Chubu, Food & Drink, Kyushu, Onsen (Hot Springs), Ryokan

When planning a trip to Japan why not experience the best of both worlds by selecting hotels and ryokan that let you enjoy beautiful autumn leaves and fabulous hot springs […]

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