Shinjuku is a popular spot to visit and stay in Tokyo. It boasts one of the busiest stations in the world! A trip to Japan is not complete without being lost at least once in Shinjuku station! Shinjuku is popular for its night life, electronics district, government towers that provide a great view of the…
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Hakone is an onsen town just outside of Tokyo. It’s a popular get away town for Tokyoites and famous for its traditional ryokan, relaxing onsen and views of Mount Fuji. If you are looking for a short escape near Tokyo that offers a place to explore with amazing scenery as well as a traditional Japanese…
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One of the things I love about Japan is that the seasons are celebrated and mark distinct times of the year. Spring is Sakura or cherry blossom season. A time when everyone comes out to celebrate the fleeting cherry blossom and picnic under the delicate, transitory petals. This is one of the most popular times…
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Nagasaki city is a picturesque port city on the island Kyushu in the South West of Japan. This beautiful city has had a varied history and has been a key player in the history of Japan. In 1543, Portuguese explorers first landed near Nagasaki and trade was established. Spanish, Chinese and Dutch traders were also…
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Yoyogi Park is one of Tokyo’s popular green spaces with wide open areas, cycling tracks, grassy picnic areas and lakes. Yoyogi park was used for the military barracks for US officers during the allied occupation of Japan. It was later used as the Olympic village during the Tokyo Olympic games, before becoming the now very…
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In Autumn, Japan transforms into a magical show of colour as the trees turn from green to red and gold. The changing colours or koyo, make this an exquisite time of year to visit Japan. Come and join in the annual momijigari (red leaf hunting or leaf peeping). The kaleidoscope of colours are juxtaposed against…
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Shinjuku Gyoen is a beautiful park in the middle of Tokyo. It’s gardens, woods, ponds and cherry blossoms make this one of the most popular parks in Tokyo Shinjuku Gyoen was originally the location of the mansion of the feudal, Lord Naito who was granted this land in 1590. Three hundred years later it was…
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Shibuya is a prefecture in Tokyo and a station on the green circle, just a couple of stops South of Shinjuku. It is best known for the Shibuya crossing, famed as one of the busiest crossings in the world. But did you know that Shibuya also has lots of fashion shops and toy stores and…
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Tokyo Skytree is often listed as one of the go to sites in Tokyo so what’s it all about and should it be on your to do list in Tokyo? Tokyo Skytree was completed in 2008 and at 634m tall, it boasts an amazing city scape of Tokyo. From the viewing platforms, Tembo Deck and…
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We love travelling to Japan! If, like us, you have had to cancel your Japan travel plans, you can still have a mini Japan holiday at home. Check out what we have been doing to recreate some Japanese experiences at home. Ok perhaps we are struggling to accept that we are not going to Japan…
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