Simultaneously modern and traditional, with a deeply fascinating culture that can take you into the future or deep into the past, the Land of the Rising Sun is truly in a class by itself.

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While hiking in Japan, exploring the the heart and soul (and tushes!) of a most singular country

Peter Van Bossche; other photos by Fyllis Hockman unless otherwise noted How often do a toilet and a tea ceremony form perfect metaphors for the culture of a country? But so it is in the Land of the Rising Sun. The toilet falls into the realm of delightful personal discoveries. First a warm toilet seat along with musical options with a variety of buttons that cleaned more areas with water spray than I have nether-region body parts, a portion of the large bathroom mirror that remained…

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A beautiful bespoke journey to Japan

  Linda Cooper   In Japan (or Nippon as the Japanese call it), broken objects are often repaired in gold, a practice known as Kintsugi.  As a philosophy, its flaw is seen as a unique piece of the object’s history, therefore celebrating its beauty rather than something to disguise. It’s this approach combined with a constant “nod” reflecting old and new blended so seamlessly into Japanese modern life that makes the Land of the Rising Sun one of the most travelworthy around the globe.  read…

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6 enchanting destinations not to miss in Japan

    The Land of Rising Sun.is endlessly fascinating, with its bamboo forests, serene temples, neon arcades, futuristic skyscrapers, and exquisite cuisine - not to mention ultra-polite people. A fascinating mix of highly traditional and cutting-edge modern, it's on many travelers' bucket lists. But with so much too see, where should you head to make the most out of your visit?   read post  

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Summer In Kawagoe, Japan's "Little Edo" City

From June 30 to July 10, visitors to the lovely "Little Edo" city Kawagoe (population a bit over 353,000) just a half hour north of Tokyo in Saitama Prefecture, can experience Chinowa Kuguri. This Shinto ritual, held at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine, began in the early Edo period (1603-1867) with the intention of warding off plagues and promoting disease-free breathing. A perfect event for an era with Covid, the liturgy, also known as Nagoshi no Harae ("summer passing purification…

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  • Richard Simmons August 29, 2011 at 2:30am

    hello all,

    I'm glad to be invited as a member here.

    been to Japan 4 times. so many aspects of the place that appeal to me. hoping for my 5th visit next year - maybe around cherry blossom time.

     

    Yoroshiku onegaishimasu !.. Richard

  • Sarah Harris June 4, 2011 at 7:22pm

    Japan's tourism industry may be heading into a secondary disaster due to cancellations and travellers avoiding the country - hotels have experienced a 27% drop in occupancy not to mention the tour operators, attractions, retail etc... lets hope things improve soon

    http:/http://www.hotelnewsnow.com/articles.aspx/5646/Japans-hotel-p...

  • Ed Wetschler May 23, 2011 at 6:24pm
    Tempting deal: 6 nights, flights from U.S. gateway cities (including NY), and 4 nights hotel for $780, including taxes/fees.
  • David Paul Appell April 22, 2011 at 5:24pm
    New on our Tripatini blog: useful Travel Tips for Tokyo from a recent visitor. Let's not forget to encourage tourism to Japan to help them out during a difficult time!
  • Robert Haru Fisher March 15, 2011 at 10:40pm
    Just like the missionaries who went to Hawaii to do good and ended up doing well, you can donate to relief in Japan and profit a tiny bit. Donate to the American Red Cross through the American Airlines website and earn 250 or 500 miles on your AAdvantage card. While looking to donate, I stumbled across this one. I plan to donate on more than the one site, anyhow.
  • Ed Wetschler March 15, 2011 at 7:36pm
    This just in from the Japanese National Tourism Office:

    "Popular destinations such as Kyoto, Osaka, Sapporo, Kanazawa and Hiroshima, didn’t receive any impact from the earthquake.

    Tohoku Region: Tohoku is the hardest hit region. With no recovery of public transportation systems and continuous aftershocks, it is extremely difficult to travel to this region. Due to the nuclear power plant accident after the earthquake, it is strongly advised to refrain from traveling to Fukushima as well as to follow the updates.

    Tokyo and Surrounding Areas: Despite the brief recovery of the public transportation networks, periodical blackouts have been imposed for power conservation, causing train delays and cancellation. Some hotels and other businesses shorten the business hours, and it is recommended to refer their updates in advance.

    Other Regions: Hokkaido, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu are unharmed, and tourism facilities and transportation service are operated as usual."
  • David Paul Appell March 12, 2011 at 5:42pm
    Please donate to the Japan post-earthquake/tsunami relief effort; click here for a list of reputable relief agencies.
  • David Paul Appell March 11, 2011 at 6:09pm
    Our thoughts and prayers today are with Japan and its people.  Meanwhile, the U.S. State Department has issued an alert advising suspension of nonessential travel to the country through at least the rest of March.
  • Ed Wetschler January 11, 2011 at 3:28am
    A Tripatini member asks a good question about Tokyo. Can you help?  http://www.tripatini.com/forum/topics/need-help-with-hotel-ideas-for-1
  • Ed Wetschler November 29, 2010 at 5:21pm
    "A Japanese lingerie maker has unveiled... a 'Welcome to Japan' bra. Buttons on the bustier, when pushed, play messages saying "Welcome to Japan" in English, Korean or Chinese.
    A matching skirt flips up to reveal a map of Japan."
    http://bit.ly/fg99Wk
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