Pristine waters, white sand beaches, and some of the best scuba diving in the world
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The perfect 2-day itinerary for Okinawa's vibrant capital city
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Amazing Okinawa Beaches to Hit This Summer
City heat getting you down? Fly south for a dip in the cool, cool seas around Okinawa
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7 Easy Day Trips From Kanazawa: Hot Springs and Riverside Cafes
Kanazawa is surrounded by unique towns and onsen escapes.
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2020 Japan Cherry Blossom Dates
Find out when's best to see sakura in all the major cities around the country.
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Get Niche: Unique and Unusual Museums in Kanazawa
Add some of these unique and unusual museums to spice up your itinerary.
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March 2020: Top Cheapo Events Around Japan
Plum blossoms, spring festivals, the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka and more!
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Shuri Castle Is Still Open – Here’s What to See
As the castle recovers from a devastating fire, about 80% of the castle park remains open and ready to welcome to visitors
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Flex your Muscles at Okinawa’s Great Tug-of-War
Join in the battle at the world's biggest tug-of-war in Naha, Okinawa
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Okinawa: How to Do the Sub-tropical Islands on a Budget
Read our tried and tested hacks.
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Kanazawa’s Best Discount Passes
Kanazawa has some great discount passes covering attractions and transportation.
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Katayamazu Onsen: Water, Water Everywhere
A small town with traditional charm that puts a modern twist on Japan's hot spring culture.
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Awazu Onsen: Cave Temples, Craft Villages and Ancient Ryokan
Awazu Onsen is home to one of the world's oldest hotels, cave-carved temples and a fun local crafts scene.
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Best Hands-on Activities in Kanazawa
From sweets molding to fabric dyeing to porcelain painting—there are plenty of unique Kanazawa crafts and hands-on workshops. …
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The Nine Best Restaurants in Kanazawa
Black miso ramen, roll-your-own sushi, homemade pasta and incredible burgers—need we say more?
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February 2020: Top Events Around Japan
February is filled with winter wonderlands, oyster fests, demons and Chinese New Year!
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Hotel Épinard Nasu
The Hotel Épinard Nasu is in the countryside, half an hour from Nasu Shiobara Station in Tochigi. A shuttle bus will transfer guests to the hotel from the station, and a direct shuttle is also available from Tokyo Station and Ikebukuro Station. …
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HOTEL MYSTAYS Nayoro
Your ideal center for business travel or sightseeing in northern Hokkaido, rebranded and reopened in central Nayoro City on September 1, 2017! Just a 10-minute walk from JR Nayoro Station, HOTEL MYSTAYS Nayoro is conveniently located just …
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HOTEL MYSTAYS Sapporo Susukino
HOTEL MYSTAYS Sapporo Susukino is located in Sapporo's downtown area. It is ten minutes' walk from Susukino Subway Station, and just over an hour from New Chitose Airport by express train. The hotel is within walking distance of the urban oasis …
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Shizuoka Matsuri
As a preventative measure against the spread of COVID-19, this event has been cancelled for …
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Tightrope Lion Dance
One of Japan’s more unusual festivals, here you can watch brave performers balance on a …
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Hanabi Illusion 2020
Japan's earliest 'summer fireworks festival' takes place in Okinawa in April!
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Kawanishi Genji Festival
As a preventative measure against the spread of COVID-19, this event has been cancelled for …
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Takayama Spring Festival
The Takayama Spring Festival/Sanno Matsuri takes place at Hie Shrine in Takayama City, Gifu …
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Osaka Mint Bureau Cherry Blossom Viewing
As a preventative measure against the spread of COVID-19, this event has been cancelled for …
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Umemori Sushi School Osaka
Love sushi? Like making it? Ever tried? Here’s your chance. Get a hands-on sushi lesson …
OsakaVisit a Mountain Temple, Hot Springs and More in Yamagata
Enjoy a three-day guided tour of Yamadera, Ginzan Onsen and Mount Gassan. Experience tea …
Yamagata20% off Mobile Hotspot rental from Ninja WiFi
Ninja Wifi is the biggest provider of rental pocket wifi devices to international visitors …
