Relax: You can spend as long as you like in the bath, but try not to exceed 40 minutes. Exit: When you are ready to leave the onsen, make sure to dry yourself off with your small towel before redressing in the changing room. Relax, again: Once dressed and dry, you can enter the...
Most first time visitors to Japan will arrive, and likely depart, from Tokyo. It’s a fascinating city that deserves at least a few days of exploration. In this post, we share how to spend 3 days in Tokyo, including the must-see tourist attractions, where (and what) to eat, where to...
Place to Grow (PTG) was first formed in 2011 to provide emergency aid to communities struck by theTohoku earthquake and tsunami. In the decade since, its efforts have evolved into providing long-term community support, inspiring the next generation of Tohoku to grow into strong leaders. This y...
000,000 items in the collection, with 14,000 of them on permanent display. It’s also home to the taxidermied body of the legendary dog Hachiko, the loyal dog who would greet his owner at Shibuya Station on return from his daily commute (more ...
and it was fun to ride around real fast and then zoom up and down the bridges. That was a long time ago. During middle school and high school we used to play ultimate frisbee here. It was the perfect size for us back then. Probably a little small now. In the distance you can see...
A Japan Rail Pass can save money over point-to-point tickets even for one round trip, if it's a long-distance one. A significant Japan Rail Pass price rise in October 2023 means it's no longer a foregone conclusion, but here are some comparisons after the pass price increase: A 7-...
With no night trains running, it can be tricky to travel from airports or even around the city past 1am (trains don’t start up again until 5am). The last thing you want after a long-haul flight is to spend your night on a bench in an unforgiving and brightly lit airport, but ...
If you prefer a direct transfer from the airport to your hotel, choose a private car service to pick you up at the airport. We could take care of it if you book your trip with us. After a long flight, do not plan any visits on your first day. Take a good rest and adjust to ...
As one of the world’s great cities, Tokyo offers visitors so many things to do, see and experience that it is tempting to spend your entire time in Japan exploring the capital. A truly huge metropolis, Tokyo is without doubt, the financial and political
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