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Feb 3, 20201 min read
Shibuya Crossing & Shibuya Sky
Tokyo, Japan Visit the iconic Shibuya Crossing, the busiest intersection in all of Japan Also Visit Shibuya Sky, the largest rooftop...
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Feb 3, 20201 min read
Former Red Light District transformed: Roppongi District
Tokyo, Japan Explore Roppongi, a section of Tokyo once famous for its nightlife, is now respectable again thanks to the Roppongi Hills, a...
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Feb 3, 20201 min read
Omotesando Street
Tokyo, Japan Visit Omotesando Street, home to an abundance of charming boutiques and bistros. This area is considered the Champs Elysees...
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Feb 3, 20201 min read
Odaiba Waterfront
Tokyo, Japan Enjoy a visit to the Odaiba Waterfront, constructed on a man-made island in Tokyo Bay. The island was originally part of a...
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Jan 30, 20201 min read
Jiyugaoka: Tokyo's "Little Europe"
Tokyo, Japan Enjoy a visit to Jiyugaoka, affectionately known as Tokyo’s “Little Europe”. The narrow, cobble-stone pathways of this posh...
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Jan 30, 20202 min read
Harajuku: Tokyo's fashion & cosplay center
Tokyo, Japan Visit Harajuku. Walk along Takeshita-dori Street, one of Tokyo’s most fashionable neighborhoods. Casual shops for young...
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Jan 30, 20201 min read
Tokyo Tower
Tokyo, Japan Image credits: Pixabay Constructed in 1958 and modeled after the iconic Eifel Tower in Paris, this 1057' tower serves as a...
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Jan 30, 20201 min read
Tokyo SkyTree
Tokyo, Japan Visit the iconic Tokyo SkyTree, a towering 1,480ft tall structure that has been recognized as Japan’s tallest tower. Beyond...
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Jan 30, 20201 min read
Tokyo Metropolitan Goverment Building
Tokyo, Japan Visit the Kenzo Tange-designed Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, a striking, Gothic-esque collection of 3 structures...
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Jan 21, 20201 min read
A Gem for Geology Lovers Traveling to Japan
Travel outside of Takayama 30 minutes where a spectacular hidden gem of Japan lives; The Hida Great Limestone Cave. Only discovered in...
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Jan 21, 20201 min read
The Magic of Geisha
A major highlight for me on my recent Japan journey was a Maiko Geisha Dance Performance in the Gion District of Kyoto. This fascinating...
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Jan 9, 20201 min read
Cycling Lake Biwa
Our Lake Biwa tour offer's a lakeside adventure passing by lush, pine tree forests and white sand beaches. Your cycling tour takes you...
sandy8881
Oct 23, 20191 min read
Island Paradise in Japan
Taketomi Island (3 hr plane ride from Tokyo) is a step back in time with traditional villagescapes to explore by bike or water-buffalo...
sandy8881
Oct 23, 20191 min read
Feast on Street-side Seafood
Wonder through Kuromon Market in Osaka, Japan. Also referred to by "Osaka's Kitchen", the market is home to over 150 Stalls selling...
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Oct 23, 20191 min read
Gran Class
On select lines of service, consider upgrading your shinkansen experience by traveling in Gran Class. Refined in every way possible from...
sandy8881
Oct 23, 20191 min read
Kyoto's Kimono Forest
This colourful art installation is conveniently situated just outside the Arashiyama train station and contains 600 pillars decorated...
sandy8881
Oct 19, 20191 min read
Last chance to get your sushi fix at Narita before your flight home
Didn't get to have sushi on your final night in Japan? Savor your final sushi bite with excellent high quality sushi at popular Sushi...
sandy8881
Oct 19, 20191 min read
Get into the holiday mood with Tokyo’s Christmas markets and illuminations
Tokyo, Japan For Japan-bound clients in December, Christmas is one of Japan’s biggest holidays, and Tokyo is the best and prettiest place...
sandy8881
Sep 29, 20191 min read
Kyoto's Boutique Art hotel
Developed by an art dealer, Art Mon Zen's 15-room hotel is centrally located in Gion. Rooms feel spacious and airy with its high...
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Sep 27, 20191 min read
Daikanyama - Tokyo's 'Little Brooklyn'
Old meets new in Tokyo's Daikanyama, just a 10-minute drive from Shibuya, with traditional buildings, modern architecture, trendy shops...
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