Tag: Travel guide

  • 10 Meaningful Souvenirs to Get in Japan

    10 Meaningful Souvenirs to Get in Japan

    Souvenirs are a great reminder of a fun holiday, but you don’t want to bring home another boring keychain… So I’ve put together 10 Japanese souvenirs full of meaning on Japan Specialist: https://japanspecialist.com/w/10-meaningful-souvenirs-to-get-in-japan

  • Tokyo Summer 2024: Snooze with Snorlax in a Pokémon Sleep Suite!

    Tokyo Summer 2024: Snooze with Snorlax in a Pokémon Sleep Suite!

    What? Pokémon Sleep is evolving! The cozy phone app has taken things to the next level with adorable Pokémon Sleep rooms and food at Grand Hyatt Tokyo. Find out what to expect on Live Japan here:https://livejapan.com/en/in-tokyo/in-pref-tokyo/in-roppongi/article-a0005488/

  • Press Release: The Royal Park Hotel Ginza 6-chome

    Press Release: The Royal Park Hotel Ginza 6-chome

    Mitsubishi Estate Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd. opened its third hotel in Tokyo’s famous Ginza district on Thursday, May 30th, 2024. While the area is known for its upmarket shopping and dining, the new hotel offers a friendly and convenient place to stay where guests can immerse themselves in deeper aspects of Ginza culture. Read…

  • 11 Things To Do Around Kawaguchiko Station

    11 Things To Do Around Kawaguchiko Station

    Recently a Lawson convenience store has been in the news a lot because tourists are causing problems in the road trying to take pictures of it with Mt. Fuji. Instead of causing problems for residents, here are some fun things to do in the area and some places to take (even nicer) photos of the…

  • A Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Cuisine

    A Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Cuisine

    If you’re visiting Tokyo soon and want to know all the must-eats, here’s a guide to all the fan favourites!(This article was sponsored by an external client of Tokyo Weekender): https://www.tokyoweekender.com/tw-collabs/a-beginners-guide-to-japanese-cuisine

  • Offbeat Stays in Fukui, Japan: Townhouses Open for Guest Stays Mikuniminato

    Offbeat Stays in Fukui, Japan: Townhouses Open for Guest Stays Mikuniminato

    A new type of accommodation has opened up in Japan’s Mikuni Minato area. It’s called an “auberge”, but it is a selection of renovated townhouses dispersed throughout the area, with a central reception building and up-market French restaurant. I wrote the press release for them via Bluemoon Marketing, and was able to visit the auberge…

  • 10 Spots in and Around Tokyo for Plum Blossom Viewing

    10 Spots in and Around Tokyo for Plum Blossom Viewing

    While cherry blossoms often take the spotlight in late spring, plum blossoms are their lesser-known early blooming cousin you should look out for! Here are some great places to go plum-blossom viewing near Tokyo. https://allabout-japan.com/en/article/11244

  • Isehara: The Most Japanese Experience of Your Life

    Isehara: The Most Japanese Experience of Your Life

    Not far from Tokyo, you’ll find Isehara, an area home to Mt. Oyama and the nature and culture that comes with it. I recently visited this area on a tour that genuinely surprised me with how many cultural activities were packed into it. Take a look at my article about the tour that draws inspiration…

  • teamLab Borderless Opens February 9 in New Tokyo Location (2024 Guide)

    teamLab Borderless Opens February 9 in New Tokyo Location (2024 Guide)

    teamLab Borderless reopens on February 9, 2024, in its new location at Azabudai Hills. With the closing of its previous Odaiba location in 2022, this new spot is bigger and better than ever before! See my exploration of the new location with Live Japan here: https://livejapan.com/en/in-tokyo/in-pref-tokyo/in-roppongi/article-a0005466

  • 12 Best Tokyo Food Tours

    12 Best Tokyo Food Tours

    Food tours are a great way to really connect with an area in ways that are just so hard to replicate by yourself. The tour guides have so much knowledge and insider routes that make the food itself a cultural experience. Here are 12 food tours in Tokyo I recommend you try out: https://tokyocheapo.com/food-and-drink/best-tokyo-food-tours/