Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort opened more than 70 years ago, and has been a hit ever since. Here, there are all kinds of terrains to explore, and more than 30 miles of trails to explore. The location is perfect for any skill level, with both easy and difficult routes for everyone to have fun in. …
It comes as no surprise that Japan has caught your eye. Not only are there plenty of job opportunities, but it is a country full of rich culture and history. Tokyo is definitely a city to consider if you are thinking about living in Japan. However, there are many more places that you should think …
When you take a trip to Japan, you will no doubt come face-to-face with a konbini. Otherwise known as a convenience store, there are over 58,000 of them across the country. Lawson, Family Mart and 7-Eleven are the largest known konbini chains in Japan, however there are plenty more that you will see scattered around. …
Ask anyone who has visited Japan and they will have certainly ventured into a Japanese convenience store. Not only are they loved by locals, but they are very helpful to us foreign travelers too. Otherwise known as konbini, there are many different franchises that exist throughout Japan. Having said that, there are definitely some firm …
Cherry blossom season in Japan is beautiful. It is no wonder then that you are planning to travel to said country during this special time. While you might have seen pictures of cherry blossoms in Japan, seeing it in real life is a short-lived experience. Because of this, you will want to be prepared. Before …
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If you are planning a trip during cherry blossom season in Japan, then you might be wondering where to start. There is a lot to think about: budgeting, the itinerary, and the accommodation. With all this in mind, it is easy to become overwhelmed. Once you get to grips with planning your vacation, then you …
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Yoyogi Park is a popular area for cherry blossom viewing. It has close to 700 cherry trees and is a large national park situated within Tokyo. It being so close in proximity to the hustle and bustle of Japan’s capital city makes Yoyogi Park a relaxing space. Yoyogi Park is also the gateway to the …
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There are around 25,000 hot spring sources to discover throughout Japan. Of those hot spring sources, 3,000 of them are considered genuine onsen establishments that provide heated mineral water. These can be indoor baths, known as uchiyu, or outdoor ones which can be called either roten-buro or noten-buro. Choraku includes private open-air baths in Arima …
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You can’t travel all the way to Tokyo without checking out the best ramen there is to eat. Ramen is iconic to Japan and it consists of noodles and soup. Not only is ramen popular in Japan, but people around the globe love this dish just as much. Because of this, upon your arrival in …
Shibuya is known as having the world’s busiest (and most likely well-known) pedestrian crossing. In fact, it is probably the first thing you think of when Shibuya comes to mind. However, there is more to this area of Tokyo than that. When exiting Shibuya Station, you’ll be faced with Shibuya Center-Gai. These streets are famous …
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