Stay Japan starts Concierge Service
Partners Information: STAY JAPAN has started a Concierge Service to help travellers looking for certified vacation rentals in Japan, or for those who have had their reservations cancelled due to the...
View ArticleBon-dancing and Summer Festival at Zojoji Temple Tokyo
Partners Information: Shiba Park Hotel invites guests to experience Japanese culture at a ‘bon-dancing’ festival at Zojoji Temple on 27-28 July 2018. Bon-dancing is a Japanese tradition. Participants...
View ArticleFurano Biei Rail Ticket
Partners Information: Take a train trip to the Furano and Biei areas of Hokkaido! The Furano Biei Rail Ticket allows includes round-trip travel from Sapporo Station to Furano-Biei using the...
View Article2018.6.18 Northern Osaka Prefecture Earthquake
Updated 19 June 2018 On June 18th, 2018 at approximately 8:00 am JST (23:00 pm GMT), a strong earthquake (Magnitude 6.1) occurred in the northern Osaka area. According to Japan Meteorological Agency,...
View ArticleNotice about Private Lodging in Japan
In Japan, from June 15 when the Private Lodging Business Act (hereinafter “PLB Act”) becomes effective, any intermediary activities to reserve rooms at accommodations not licensed under the Inns and...
View ArticleInternational Tourist Tax
Effective from Monday, 7th January 2019, visitors to Japan will pay a 1,000 yen departure tax to expand and enhance the country’s tourist infrastructure — a small tax that will make a significant...
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Discovering Karuizawa
Karuizawa is a mountain resort town in Nagano Prefecture. From Tokyo, it’s a 65 min one-way trip by Hakutaka Shinkansen or 75 mins if you take the slightly slower Asama Shinkansen (both are covered by...
View ArticleSumida River Fireworks Festival
Partners Information: Sumida River Fireworks Festival – The oldest fireworks festival in Japan The Sumida River Firework Festival is one of the largest and most famous fireworks festivals in Tokyo. The...
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Top 10 Regional Japan Experiences
A short trip from any major city, in any direction, is a Japan often overlooked. With plenty to see, do and eat, regional Japan is the place to be if you’re looking to avoid the tourist traps and...
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Ikigai: Find Your Passion and Purpose the Japanese Way
What is ikigai (生き甲斐)? Pronounced ick-ee-guy, ikigai roughly translates to ‘reason for being’, and is essentially your true passion and calling in life—what gets you up every morning. This age-old...
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Favourite Things to do for Families in Tokyo
A holiday to Tokyo is a fabulous choice for families – this friendly, buzzing city is perfect for adults and kids and will have you on your feet exploring for as long as you can, each and every day of...
View ArticleHiking Mt Kurohime – Nagano Prefecture
Partners Information: This summer, hike up Mt Kurohime, a national park in Nagano Prefecture. Enjoy many kinds of flowers, a variety of forests, moss and high-rise wetlands along the mountain trail....
View ArticleSawara Festival Participation Tour
Partners Information: The only thing better than attending an authentic Japanese village festival is actively joining in the dancing, songs and celebrations with the residents, and that’s what our...
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Nippon Rent-A-Car 2018 Summer Promotion
Partners Information: Nippon Rent-A-Car is offering My account Members 15% off as a Summer Promotion. Enjoy summer driving in Japan at a discount with Nippon Rent-A-Car! Promotion period July 1 –...
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Japan Shopping Festival Summer 2018
Partners Information: This summer, grab a bargain at Japan Shopping Festival, one of Japan’s largest shopping campaigns for overseas visitors. Japan Shopping Festival is held twice a year. Department...
View ArticleGoshikigahara Forest Nature Tour
Partners Information: Mt Norikura Goshikigahara Forest is a vast 3,000 hectare forested area located at the south end of Chubu-Sangaku National Park. It is truly a treasure box of nature with clear...
View ArticleKyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2018
Partners Information: Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair (KYOMAF) is an annual event held in September in the ancient capital of Kyoto. This year it will be held in Miyako Messe and Kyoto...
View Article2018.7.6 Warning for Heavy Rains
Please refer to this site for information and updates about the recent heavy rain in Japan: https://www.japan.travel/en/news/2018-7-6-warning-for-heavy-rains/ 13/07/2018 UPDATE: In relation to the Hida...
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13 Cool Things To Do In Tokyo in the Morning
Tokyo is a not a friend to the early riser – or the jetlagged. On my recent trip, I woke up every morning around 5 am and, after a couple of hours enjoying lounging about, I was raring to explore this...
View ArticleSkyscanner Australia launches Japan month
Skyscanner Australia, the all-in-one travel app has revealed Japan as the fastest growing destination for Australian tourists in 2018. These findings have prompted the launch of Discover Japan,...
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