Japan’s tourism is absolutely booming! According to Kyodo News, over 30 million visitors from around the globe traveled to Japan between January and October this year. That’s not just an impressive number—it’s the fastest pace the country has ever seen for welcoming travelers. We couldn’t be […]
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Tokyo recently earned the title of “World’s Best Large City” in Conde Nast Traveler’s 2024 reader survey, marking the sixth time Japan’s capital has received this prestigious recognition. The survey, which excludes U.S. cities and has been conducted since 1988, drew over 575,000 votes in Tokyo’s […]
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For the past few decades, Japan’s society, a marriage of indelible history and cutting-edge technology, has been of glowing repute. This is especially true in 2024, as it’s no doubt making its way onto your avid globe-trotter’s list of “places to visit before I die!” If […]
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Attention dear travelers, I have some very important news before you set sail to Japan and it involves something vital that you require on your trip: currency. Yes, as of July 3rd, 2024, the Bank of Japan has stated that new banknotes for 1,000 yen, 5,000 […]
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June 4th marked an exciting day in the world of Japanese hospitality and craftsmanship—the announcement of the OMOTENASHI Selection 2024! This year, a record-high 150 recipients from all over Japan were honored, showcasing the spirit of omotenashi, the Japanese spirit of selfless hospitality and exquisite craftsmanship. […]
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Packing for travel can be an extremely daunting task, constantly bogged down with the worry of “What to wear?”, “What to bring?”, “How’s the weather going to be?”, and “How am I going to fit it all into such a limited amount of space?” The hassle […]
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The digital nomad trend is exploding worldwide. For those who work remotely or aspire to, it may be worth reading up on it as an excellent way to travel the world while earning a living. Japan is about to join the ranks of several other countries […]
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On December 1, the Omotenashi Selection was announced. This selection is made to reflect the spirit and excellence of Japanese hospitality (‘Omotenashi’ in Japanese). It is exclusively given to products and services that show the unique charms of Japan that should be shared with the world, […]
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Have you ever heard of “Omotenashi Selection”? It’s a collection of products and services that reflect the spirit and excellence of Japanese hospitality (“omotenashi” in Japanese). We are proud to have been their media partner since last year, and we love to share with you all […]
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Tokyo is in the middle of a “tapioca Bubble Tea fever”. Commonly referred to simply as “tapioca” in Japanese, you can find bubble tea shops around every corner these days. And when I say every corner, I mean it! But this new comer to the bubble tea scene is a must visit for both taste and a totally instragrammable interior!
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