policy in place. While children are welcome to stay, there may be extra charges involved. We recommend contacting the hotel directly for more information regarding the child policy and any additional fees. Experience the allure of Tokyo while enjoying the comfort and convenience ofHotel Asia ...
toTokyo. The contemporary phrasesekai no Kyōto(“the world’s Kyōto”) reflects the reception of Japanese culture abroad and Kyōto’s own attempt to keep up with the times. Nevertheless, Kyōto is the centre of traditional Japanese culture and ofBuddhism, as well as of fine textiles and ...
Within the famous historic districts, Gion and Higashiyama, visitors can get a sense of what feudal Kyoto would have looked like, and may even be able to catch a glimpse of geiko (known as geisha in Tokyo) and maiko going to and from their assignments in the evenings. T...
TheJoetsu Shinkansenis one of Japan’s most popular bullet train services. It runs betweenTokyoandNiigata, and stops at almost a dozen stations nestled in the Japanese Alps and the Echigo plains. Best of all, anyone with aJR Rail Pass, aJR TOKYO Wide Pass, or aJR EAST Welcome Rail Passcan...
Historian. Professor, University of Tokyo. Author ofHistory of Japanand others. Taro Sakamoto•All Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working...
Central Tokyo: Aoyama Cemetery 青山霊園 Cemeteries may not be at the top of the location list for birders but with an abundance of trees, shrubs — and peace — they are good places to watch birds. In central Tokyo the extensive Aoyama Cemetery is one such place. It is within easy walki...
Another issue was the lack of seating anywhere, either indoors or outdoors. People can often be seen sitting on the sidewalks, which is very un-Japanese. This is a theme park, people need a place to rest. Overall, this feels like the place that cares more ab...
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only. Nikaido enrolled in Keio university of Tokyo, where she resides, and studied management and English. Her father is a Tokyo native cook and her mother is an Okinawan who took her to the cinema often. Her favourite foods are turnip and steak. No word on whether she likes them ...