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Kiraku’s Katsume residence in Obi, Miyazaki
If a samurai were time-warped from the Edo period to modern Japan, what kind of home would they live in? Let’s explore that question on a visit to a little castle town that still has its old city streets and preserved buildings—a can’t miss...

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TOKYO  - With a sudden influx of foreign visitors to Japan in recent years, some areas of the country are finding that there’s a shortage of hotel facilities available. On the other hand, real estate agencies seem to have an abundance of vacant apartments and rental homes that they’...

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A friendly, affordable backpackers hostel
When I come to Tokyo I sometimes stay in the urban hubs like Shinjuku or Ueno, but I can then get worn down by the crowds, especially late at night when the club and bar touts are active. So with the subway running until after midnight, it's ...

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Clean, comfortable and well located  Hotel Mystays is a Japanese hotel group with an extensive network covering major cities all over Japan. On my visit to Osaka, I stayed at their Shin-Osaka property (there are another two Hotel Mystays situated downtown in Shinsaibashi). For its co...

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A very Japanese place to stay, close to Haneda Airport
If you have an early departure or late arrival at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, then Kamata is a good place to stay, as there are direct trains that get you there in less than twenty minutes. And if you're on a budget, and/or want a un...

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Japanese tradition and hospitality in the heart of Tokyo
The Capitol Hotel Tokyu is an oasis where Japanese design meets modern luxury. The hotel’s philosophy is described as merging ingenuity with traditional hospitality and is derived from the Japanese words Fueki-Ryuko. "Fueki" me...

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Convenient and affordable accommodation in Naha City
 If you're a budget-conscious traveller still intent on exploring the best that Okinawa has to offer, consider the Kitchen Hostel Aoi in Naha city. Its convenient location and comfortable low-cost rooms will allow you to stay in co...

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A quiet oasis in the heart of Shinjuku
Shinjuku has everything: culture, fashion, a touch of nature, and its most well-known claim to fame—a vibrant nightlife. It could be considered the heart of Tokyo in this sense, and Kabukicho is the pulse that keeps it alive. It’s an adult pla...

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Lovely accommodations for ladies only
Ladies Inn Guesthouse Usagi-Momiji. Let us first of all just appreciate how adorable the name of the guesthouse is, incorporating usagi, meaning rabbit, and momiji, meaning autumn leaves. This guesthouse is by far the best accommodation I hav...

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Japanese hospitality in an old samurai town
The Folkloro Hotel in Kakunodate has a perfect location, just a few steps from Kakunodate train station. You would never guess that this small hotel is owned by Japan Railways (JR). Its cozy atmosphere is more of a local hotel and it has ev...

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