Welcome to Hiroshima Airport! ✈️ Japan’s Shinkansen (bullet train) system is a popular travel method, offering speed and convenience. However, flying into Hiroshima Airport can provide a unique and efficient gateway to the stunning Seto Inland Sea. This lesser-known starting point provides an array of local delights and an unbeatable route to the beautiful Setouchi…
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Ever since the JR East Pass became available for foreign residents in 2015, I have used it countless times, so much so that I have lost track of the exact number. Thanks to this pass, I discovered the beauty of the Tohoku region, which was not originally on my Japan travel bucket list (which was…
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Afternoon Tea, although not originally from Japan, as you might already know, has become a trendy way to spend time and socialize here in Japan. Recently, many hotels, cafés, and restaurants have been trying their best to develop the next Instagrammable or photo-worthy afternoon tea. I went to an afternoon tea for the first time…
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When you visit Japan, I highly recommend spending one night at an onsen ryokan to relax and understand Japanese culture better. Onsen 温泉 means hot spring and ryokan 旅館 is a traditional Japanese inn, a place where you can experience genuine Japanese omotenashi おもてなし hospitality. A stay at an onsen ryokan will include dinner and…
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In my previous article, Head in the Clouds: Hoshino Resorts Tomamu, I introduced the beautiful Hoshino Resorts Tomamu in Hokkaido, where I had the chance to spend a lovely summer vacation this year. In this article, I wish to show you all the wonderful summer activities I tried during my stay. Depending on the season,…
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Do you have a place that makes your heart flutter? Do you have a dream hotel you have wanted to visit for a long time? That is me with Hoshino Resorts. I love this Japanese hotel brand so much; I love how they integrate the architecture, local culture, and local cuisine with every new location…
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I am a Washoku 和食 (Japanese cuisine) lover! I worked part-time for a traditional Japanese restaurant for three years as a student here in Japan, so I enjoy learning new things about Washoku daily! Kaiseki ryori 会席料理 is a traditional Japanese multi-course haute cuisine. The presentation is impeccable, and the taste will leave you speechless…
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Do you spend hours inside an art museum, analyzing every single detail of a painting? Have you ever dreamt of sleeping inside an art museum? If yes, Park Hotel Tokyo is the perfect place for you! Located in the Shiodome area, Minato-ku in central Tokyo, this is perhaps the most interesting hotel I ever stayed…
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After using the JR East Welcome Rail Pass 2020 for an autumn and winter trip last year, I was pleased to hear that they will release a new pass starting April 1, 2021, for foreign passport holders living in Japan (this pass was already available for foreign visitors on a tourist visa). One truth about…
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Tsuru no Yu is the onsen I wanted to visit most in Akita Prefecture; it is a unique onsen mainly because of its milky white water found only at a few other onsens in Japan. Tsuru no Yu means “hot spring of cranes” in Japanese, and apparently, it got this name from a legend of an injured crane who was seen bathing in here.
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