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Alex Gillam
Jan 11, 20221 min read
The Train Suite Shiki-shima: A New Way to Explore Japan
A sleeper train without compare, the ultra-luxe Train Suite Shiki-shima is poised to set a new standard for multi-day journeys to...
Alex Gillam
Jan 11, 20221 min read
Art Meditation Experience at Chohouin Temple
A truly unique spiritual activity, the Chohouin Temple’s Art Meditation Experience aims to take visitors beyond their physical...
Alex Gillam
Oct 12, 20211 min read
teamLab Reconnect in Roppongi
The newest addition to their world-class collection of exhibits, teamLab Reconnect takes visitors on a physical and mental journey that...
Alex Gillam
Aug 19, 20211 min read
Shibuya Sky
The tallest point in all of Shibuya, this breathtaking open-air observation deck offers a birds eye view of some of Tokyo’s most famous...
Alex Gillam
Aug 19, 20211 min read
Hydrangea Festival at Mishima Skywalk
From an elevation of nearly 1400 feet, a traditional visit to the Mishima Skywalk offers unrivaled views of Mt. Fuji & the Suruga Bay,...
Alex Gillam
Jun 29, 20211 min read
Hike Through History at Mt. Takao
Cherished by the people of Japan for more than a thousand years, Mt. Takao is an easily hikable mountain steeped in sacred asceticism,...
Alex Gillam
Mar 15, 20211 min read
Home Hosted Tea Ceremony in The City of Ten Thousand Shrines
Kyoto, Japan As part of the Kyoto Women’s Association ongoing efforts to introduce visitors to the artistic pastimes of this ancient...
Alex Gillam
Feb 26, 20211 min read
Kabutocho, Tokyo's Trendiest Neighborhood
The gem of Nihonbashi’s maze-like alleyways, Kabutocho began its life as Tokyo’s main financial hub, and has since been revitalized into...
Alex Gillam
Jan 19, 20212 min read
The Tunnel of Light, Panoramic Beauty Like No Other
Few countries reflect on the relationship between man and nature like Japan, and there is perhaps no finer example of this than the...
sandy8881
Jan 7, 20211 min read
10 Things To Look Forward to in 2021
Jump on over to Timeout to read about some very exciting options arriving in the new year. https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/things-to-do/10-...
Alex Gillam
Dec 29, 20202 min read
Where in the World: Kyoto
Kyoto, steeped in traditions and beauty, has remained relatively unchanged for many centuries. It’s untarnished beauty and historic...
Alex Gillam
Dec 29, 20201 min read
Lake Toyoni, Japan's Heart-Shaped Treasure
First made famous by a Japanese television commercial, Lake Toyoni is one of the stand-out wonders in an island renowned for its natural...
Alex Gillam
Dec 3, 20201 min read
Ameyoko Market, a Street Food Mecca
Located beneath the railway tracks of Ueno, few markets in Japan boast an atmosphere quite like Ameyoko, and none have a better food...
Alex Gillam
Nov 12, 20202 min read
Nagano, the Door to the Japanese Alps
A winter sports wonderland, Nagano is best known for hosting the 1998 Winter Olympics, but beyond the slopes lie an array of attractions...
sandy8881
Oct 27, 20201 min read
Yoku Moku Museum opens in Tokyo featuring ceramics by Pablo Picasso
The makers of the well known buttery sweet treats have opened a unique new museum in Tokyo. More info can be found here: Museum Site...
Alex Gillam
Oct 15, 20201 min read
New & Noteworthy: 36 Plus 3, Kyushu’s Luxury Sightseeing Train
A blend of new & old paired with both Western & Japanese traditions, this elegant 6 car train is the perfect opportunity to experience a...
Alex Gillam
Sep 17, 20201 min read
Okutama: Secret Splendor in Western Tokyo
Just 2 hours from Tokyo by train, Okutama has long been a popular day trip for residents of the city looking to trade in the comforts of...
Alex Gillam
Sep 16, 20201 min read
Create Your Own teamLab Artwork at Home
With the majority of the world unable to travel to their mind-bending museums, teamLab's latest piece is designed to both connect, and...
sandy8881
Aug 21, 20201 min read
teamLab: Resonating Life in the Acorn Forest
Tokorozara, Japan The perfect way to get away from the crowds when travel to Japan resumes, teamLab’s latest installation transforms the...
sandy8881
Aug 5, 20201 min read
Motoise Kono Shrine
Amanohashidate, Japan Visit Motoise Kono Shrine, once home to the most venerated deity in all of Shinto – Amaterasu, the Sun Goddess....
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