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The Yokohama Tokyu REI Hotel to open April 7

Japan's second largest city (pop. 3.7 million) and largest port isn’t particularly high on the tourism radar – it’s known more for industry and above all its commercial shipping. But its cosmopolitan vibe, excellent dining/entertainment scene, and

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An imperial journey: old meets new in Tokyo

Tokyo is the most Instagrammable city I’ve ever experienced and this speaks volumes coming from me, considering my passport-stamped globetrotter status as a travel TV host. With mind-blowing attention to detail at every turn, Japan's capital is a

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An intro to Osaka, Japan's 2nd city

Located on the main island of Honshu, roughly in the center of Japan and just under three hours by train from Tokyo, Osaka is spread across 221 square kilometers and has a population of 2.6 million. During World War II, air raids and bombings level

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Celebrating New Year's Eve in Japan

Celebrated by the Japanese according to the Gregorian calendar only since 1873, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day have evolved their own unique set of customs. Let me share a quick primer on Shōgatsu in Japan with you - it's a festive time of year

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Kimono-clad luxury adventures in Kyoto

The Land of the Rising Sun is renowned as a nation steeped in rich history and traditions with a variety of unique customs and fascinating etiquette rituals. With my fabulous itinerary chock-a-block full of bespoke adventure that included interview

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Autumn in Japan's Ashikaga & Tatebayashi areas, north of Tokyo

Japan's Ashikaga & Tatebayashi Areas, an Hour North of Tokyo's Asakusa Station along the Tobu Railway Limited Express Ryomo Line, are Gorgeous Autumn Destinations Full of Natural Beauty, Colorful Momiji Valley Splendor, and Exceptional Wine from 100

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Experience Nature & Samurai Culture in Early Autumn in Nikko & Aizu

Travel from Asakusa,Tokyo to Nikko (113 miles) and Aizu (55 miles farther) to Combine an Early Experience of Fall at Japan's Highest Altitude Lake with an Introduction to Samurai Culture in a Castle Town.

The northern part of Honshu, Japan's main isl

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Yokohama is positioning itself as Japan's premier seaport destination

190 cruise ships to dock in Yokohama in 2019
New Shinko Pier with its five-star Yokohama Grand-operated hotel to open November 2019
Bay Bridge Skywalk to reopen during large ship dockings
APA Hotel & Resort Yokohama Bay Tower to open September 20

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Experience the historic Edo period (1603-1868) in Tokyo & Tochigi Prefectures

Edo is the old name for Tokyo and the Edo period was a thriving time in the "Kanto" region of Eastern Japan. There are several places – in both Tokyo and Tochigi [refectures – where the old Edo atmosphere still lives on -- in architecture, crafts,

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Tokyo's Capitol Hotel Tokyu announces the world’s first wooden straw project

The Capitol Hotel Tokyu, a luxury property within a stone’s throw of Tokyo's iconic Imperial Palace, is pleased to announce a unique collaboration with house maker Aqura Home in the launch of the world’s first “Wooden Straw Project” – development a

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'Deep Nikko,' a nature respite north of Tokyo

A two-hour trip from Tokyo, the region of Oku-Nikko (Deep Nikko), near the small city of Nikko, lets travelers recharge amidst mountains, trees, water and sky; indulge in outdoor activities galore; and immerse themselves in history.

As the warmer

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Azaleas, wisteria, and roses: Japan's other spring flowers

Four Fabulous April to May Floral Fever Day Trips from Tokyo

If you can't make the 2019 early arrival of Japan's cherry blossoms -- expected to reach Tokyo on March 22, 2019, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, never fret. There are plent

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3 not-to-miss spring festivals in and around Tokyo

Springtime in Japan is about far more than cherry blossoms - nature in all its glory is celebrated across the islands. Here are three in or not far from Tokyo:

Sanja Matsuri at Asakusa Shrine on the Grounds of Sensoji Temple, Tokyo - May 17-19

Grand S

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Top spots for viewing cherry blossons north of Tokyo

In Japan, now that the new year has arrived it's time to begin thinking about spring, which means Sakura season. In April, when temperatures begin to warm following the cold winter, cherry blossoms appear in profusion across Japan. The nature-fille

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It's ski/snowboard time at Zao Onsen in Yamagata

Zao Onsen, one of Japan's premier ski and hot spring resorts, located in Yamagata Prefecture, in the northeastern Tohoku region of Japan's main island Honshu, officially opens today for the winter 2018-2019 ski/snowboard season. If there is not enou

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what earns Japan a shout-out in our post 'World's Freakiest Foods'?

True, one person’s “freaky” is another’s chicken nuggets. And we all know there’s a big, wide world of gustatory tastes out there. But most people reading this would have to agree that fried tarantulas, chicken fetuses, worm cheese, and baby mouse wi

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Some of Japan’s most exquisite winter illuminations in metropolitan Tokyo

Holiday lights season is almost upon us! Brilliantly colored, intricate illuminations are one of the highlights of a winter trip to Japan, and Tobu Railway Group presents some of the best. These include: Tokyo Skytree, the cit's tallest structure, w

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Fall foliage in Japan: Nikko is the place - especially for anime fans!

Come view spectacular ambers and ochers throughout Nikko, including Irohazaka Winding Road, setting of the popular road racing manga/anime series Initial D. And check-out the new Nikko Pass and Cycle Sharing Program!

Nikko, in the outer reaches of

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Shoutout for Shirakawa-go, Honshu, in '11 Unexpected Lovely Spots to See in Winter'

Winter is not necessarily the time to simply tuck in, stay home, and hibernate. it's a season which happens to be the perfect time to visit a number of stunningly beautiful places around the world which get even prettier when it's cold. Here's a lis

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This November's Autumn Festival in historic Tochigi

This coming November 9-11, visitors to Tochigi City, Japan - dubbed “Little Edo” because of its Edo period townscape and just 70 minutes north of Tokyo’s Asakusa Station on the Tobu Railway line - are in for a special treat, because this is the ye

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The Yokohama Tokyu REI Hotel to open April 7

An imperial journey: old meets new in Tokyo

An intro to Osaka, Japan's 2nd city

Celebrating New Year's Eve in Japan

Kimono-clad luxury adventures in Kyoto

Autumn in Japan's Ashikaga & Tatebayashi areas, north of Tokyo

Experience Nature & Samurai Culture in Early Autumn in Nikko & Aizu

Yokohama is positioning itself as Japan's premier seaport destination

Experience the historic Edo period (1603-1868) in Tokyo & Tochigi Prefectures

Tokyo's Capitol Hotel Tokyu announces the world’s first wooden straw project

'Deep Nikko,' a nature respite north of Tokyo

Azaleas, wisteria, and roses: Japan's other spring flowers

3 not-to-miss spring festivals in and around Tokyo

Top spots for viewing cherry blossons north of Tokyo

It's ski/snowboard time at Zao Onsen in Yamagata

what earns Japan a shout-out in our post 'World's Freakiest Foods'?

Some of Japan’s most exquisite winter illuminations in metropolitan Tokyo

Fall foliage in Japan: Nikko is the place - especially for anime fans!

Shoutout for Shirakawa-go, Honshu, in '11 Unexpected Lovely Spots to See in Winter'

This November's Autumn Festival in historic Tochigi

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