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8 of the Coolest and Most Unique Capsule Hotels in Japan

2018.03.08
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 |  Culture & Experience, Kansai, Onsen (Hot Springs), Pop culture, Tokyo & Surrounds

If you looking for a slice of the modern Japan experience, try staying in a capsule hotel! There are increasingly more places offering more than just a bed, with snazzy […]

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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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The Best Snow Slopes in Japan (Updated: Oct 2017)

2017.10.24
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 |  Culture & Experience, Hakone, Hokkaido, Hokuriku, Nature, Onsen (Hot Springs), Sports, Tohoku, Winter

As Japan heads into the depths of winter, one can almost hear the collective sound of aspiring skiers and snowboarders preparing themselves for the slopes that have become a staple […]

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Top Rated Shukubo (Temple Inn Stays) in Koya-san

2017.10.19
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 |  Culture & Experience, Kansai, Nature, Ryokan, Sunrise Tours, Traditional, World Heritage

Pictured above: Koyasan Onsen Fukuchi-in In recent years, the popularity of shukubo, temple inn stays, has exploded as people search for a cultural experience deeper than the bright lights of […]

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BURLESQUE Tokyo – A Taste of Roppongi Nightlife

2017.10.13
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 |  Culture & Experience, Entertainment, Pop culture, Shows, Tickets, Tokyo & Surrounds

Hot on the heels of semi-surreal experiences like the Robot Restaurant and maid cafes, comes a new, raunchier form of immersive entertainment: BURLESQUE Tokyo. Located in one of the centers […]

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Mt. Fuji View Hotels and Ryokan (Updated: Aug 2017)

2017.08.28
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 |  Hotel, Mt. Fuji, Onsen (Hot Springs), Ryokan

Pictured above: Kozantei Ubuya It goes without saying that seeing Mt. Fuji at least once is a must. You can visit the iconic (and volcanic) peak on tours or even […]

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The Best Animal Islands and Spots in Japan

2017.08.18
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 |  Chubu, Chugoku & Shikoku, Nature, Sunrise Tours, Tohoku

Get up close and personal with animals! If you’re a fan of the cute and cuddly, Japan doesn’t disappoint. In addition to world-famous animal cafes which feature cats, owls, meerkats […]

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Big Japan Pro-Wrestling, Japan’s Very Own WWE

2017.08.04
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 |  Culture & Experience, Entertainment, JAPANiCAN Exclusives, Pop culture, Sports, Tickets, Tokyo & Surrounds

Known locally as “puroresu”, pro-wrestling has become one of Japan’s most popular national sports, with its birth attributed to the debut of Rikidozan in 1951, said to be the “Father […]

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Drum TAO – A New Japanese Taiko Experience

2017.07.20
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 |  Culture & Experience, Entertainment, Events, Shows, Tokyo & Surrounds, Traditional

Drum TAO is currently one of the hottest acts out of Japan, taking the world by storm with their powerful fusion of taiko drums and entertainment. JAPANiCAN was recently invited […]

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Top 4 Things to Do in Tokyo Tower

2017.07.14
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 |  Pop culture, Tokyo & Surrounds

Tokyo Tower. An orange-red structure of steel standing amidst a sea of concrete. Modelled after the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Tokyo Tower stands at 333 meters, 13 meters taller than […]

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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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