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Winter Wonderland in Kyoto, Japan

Winter is an especially good time to visit the snowy wonderland that is Japan, but this year the city of Kyoto is offering amazing discounts on food and lodging. more...

Japan in August, Festivals and Fireworks

The Japanese really let their hair down when it comes to events that range from the exotic to the amazing, and August is the month for spectacular festivals and fireworks more...

New Budget & Luxury Hotels in Tokyo and Okinawa

International Luxury Chains as well as the budget Citidines Hotels, continue to open new hotels from Tokyo to Okinawa, while Park Hyatt offers new Tokyo Massage to guests more...

Japan on a Budget, Budget Hotels & Free Sights

Japan on a budget would once have been a contradiction in terms, but no longer. In the last decade, other cities have taken over this slot and Japan is now affordable. more...

Where To Go In Japan

Japan is complex, exciting and beautiful, with glamourous cities, culture, countryside and parks, and where to go can pose a problem for the first time visitor. more...

Kabukicho, Tokyo's Red Light District

Kabukicho, Tokyo's red light district, is a neon-drenched enclave packed with sex shops, love hotels, pachinko parlours, and pleasure houses catering for both sexes. more...

Michelin Star Restaurants in Tokyo 2009

Of the 173 restaurants and 30 hotels that won awards in the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2009, many are new this year and Tokyo has potential for even more in 2010. more...

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Visiting Harajuku

By: Kristen Joerger

The crowd tends to be young and quirky, but everyone can find something amusing to do in Harajuku, whether people-watching or eating delicious Japanese-style crepes. more...

Visiting Shibuya

By: Kristen Joerger

Shibuya is an exciting part of Tokyo with a lot to offer to young visitors. Learn how to get to Shibuya and about some of the key places to shop, eat and play there. more...

Visit the Imperial Palace in Tokyo

By: Karen Dion

One of Japan's most famous tourist sites is the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. more...

Japan Travel – How to Ride in a Japanese Taxi

By: Alia Luria

Just like everything else in Japan, riding in a cab is rife with etiquette rules. Follow these tips to blend in and be minimize the stress of trying to catch a cab. more...

Stay at a Ryokan in Japan

By: Karen Dion

A Japanese ryokan offers an interesting alternative to hotel accommodation. more...

Japan Travel – Ancient City of Kamakura

By: Alia Luria

A visitor to Japan will benefit from quick day trips outside the confines of Tokyo. Visiting Kamakura is a great opportunity to see some of Japan's rich cultural history more...

Ooedo Onsen Monogatari – Tokyo Bath Theme Park

By: Alia Luria

The second part of this article focuses on navigating the actual Ooedo Onsen Monogatori facility to take away confusion about proper etiquette when visiting Ooedo Onsen. more...

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