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Category: East Asia

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March 11, 2025June 21, 2025East Asia, Japan, Spectacular Stays

21 Best Tokyo Hotels Near The Yamanote Line

The quick answer to the question, “where is the best place to stay in Tokyo?” is, “next to the Yamanote JR Train line“. The “best place” or “best neighborhood” in […]

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March 7, 2025June 21, 2025East Asia, Japan

30 Cute and Kawaii Things to do in Tokyo

Kawaii culture in Tokyo celebrates all things cute and showcases the city’s playful side. Through colorful food, character cafes, and happy and heartwarming experiences, this list of cute and kawaii […]

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March 5, 2025June 21, 2025East Asia, Japan

One Day in Nagoya Itinerary

Nagoya, Japan is a large industrial city perfectly situated between Tokyo and Kyoto. Sadly, Nagoya doesn’t make it on a lot of Japan itineraries because it’s dismissed as “just another large city”. […]

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February 22, 2025February 13, 2026East Asia, Japan, Spectacular Stays

15 Osaka Hotels with Onsen

After a day of exploring Osaka’s neon streets and vibrant food markets, nothing feels better than soaking in a soothing onsen or sento (Japanese public bath). While Osaka isn’t known […]

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February 14, 2025June 20, 2025East Asia, Japan

7 Best Osaka Capsule Hotels

Staying in a capsule hotel in Osaka is a unique experience that blends comfort, affordability, and futuristic charm. These compact accommodation options that are famous in Japan are perfect for […]

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February 3, 2025March 5, 2025East Asia, Japan

15 Coolest Hotels in Osaka

Osaka, Japan is a vibrant city full of bold and unique experiences, and its hotels are no exception. From sleek luxury, to traditional Japanese, to quirky, themed hotels, this list […]

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January 22, 2025March 5, 2025East Asia, Japan

35 Unique Things to do in Osaka

Osaka is a city full of unique surprises – from weird attractions to delicious street food, to traditional cultural experiences, Osaka, Japan has something for everyone! This guide showcases some […]

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January 19, 2025June 21, 2025East Asia, Japan, Spectacular Stays

5 Miyajima Hotels with Private Onsen

Miyajima is a gorgeous island in Japan just south of Hiroshima. Although it’s often visited as a day-trip from Hiroshima, I highly recommend staying the night on Miyajima. This allows […]

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January 16, 2025March 8, 2025East Asia, Japan

30 Unique things to do in Kyoto

Kyoto might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of weird and unusual things to do in Japan. Turns out, there are plenty of unique […]

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January 13, 2025January 23, 2026East Asia, Japan

20 Best Stationary Stores in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan is a dream destination for stationary lovers and artists. It offers an impressive variety of stationary shops selling unique products with amazing design and quality. Whether you’re looking […]

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January 6, 2025September 30, 2025East Asia, Japan

Three Days In Kyoto Itinerary

Kyoto is the cultural capital of Japan, and a must-visit city in a Japan itinerary of any length. Countless cultural heritage sites, incredible temples and shrines, and fantastic markets and […]

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January 3, 2025January 10, 2025East Asia, Japan, Most Popular

Teamlab Borderless vs Teamlab Planets: Which Is Better?

At the top of the list of Tokyo must-see museums and experiences is a Teamlab digital art museum. These unique museums are world-renowned and luckily Tokyo is blessed with two […]

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January 2, 2025September 19, 2025East Asia, Japan, Spectacular Stays

18 Hokkaido Ryokan with Private Onsen

Hokkaido, Japan’s northern-most island, is known for its remote wilderness, snowy ski areas, and beautiful mountains. If you’ve ever pictured yourself in a private onsen, gazing upon the wintery landscapes […]

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October 29, 2024September 19, 2025East Asia, Japan, Spectacular Stays

My stay at Jozankei Yurakusoan onsen ryokan

I recently spent one week in Hokkaido, the northern island of Japan, known for its remoteness and beautiful natural landscapes. My favorite place I stayed during my time there was […]

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October 5, 2024December 5, 2024East Asia, Japan

12 Best Tokyo Hotels for Families

Tokyo, Japan is an amazing city to explore as a family with kids. Fun attractions including interactive museums, theme parks, and character-themed stores and cafes, create endless opportunities for enjoying […]

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September 29, 2024September 6, 2025East Asia, Japan, Spectacular Stays

10 Best Ryokan in Takayama

Hida Takayama, or also referred to as just Takayama, is a charming historical town in Gifu prefecture in Japan. Situated in a rural valley in a mountainous area, Hida Takayama […]

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August 22, 2024March 5, 2025East Asia, Japan, Spectacular Stays

10 BEST 5-star hotels in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan has to be one of the best places in the world to indulge in 5-star hotel luxury. In a country already known for incredible omotenashi, or Japanese hospitality, […]

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July 23, 2024July 23, 2024East Asia, Japan

Kyushu Itinerary: 7 to 14 Days

Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands, is known for its natural beauty and for being an off-the-beaten-path Japanese travel destination. During a Kyushu itinerary, you can visit steaming […]

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June 26, 2024August 24, 2024East Asia, Inspiration, Japan, Spectacular Stays

15 Best Kyoto Ryokan

Staying in a traditional Japanese ryokan should be on every person’s Japan bucket list. Kyoto, Japan, a city known for Japanese culture, history, and tradition, is one of the best […]

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June 22, 2024June 22, 2024East Asia, Japan, Spectacular Stays

Best Hakuba Hotels and Ski Resorts

Hakuba Valley is a winter wonderland located in the Japanese Northern Alps. Known for beautiful alpine scenery and ski resorts, Hakuba village is a must-visit destination for ski and snowboard […]

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June 8, 2024June 10, 2024East Asia, Japan

25 Tokyo Restaurants with Vegetarian Options

Eating out in Tokyo is a huge part of experiencing the best of what the city has to offer. Being vegan or vegetarian doesn’t mean you need to miss out […]

Kawagoe Saitama Day Trip from Tokyo, how to get there from Ikebukuro, see the clock tower, candy alley, kane no toki, and Little Edo in Kawagoe, a half day or full day trip from Tokyo
May 19, 2024May 19, 2024East Asia, Japan, Solo Travel

Kawagoe Day Trip From Tokyo

Step back in time to the Edo-era in Kawagoe, an off-the-radar day trip spot for locals coming from Tokyo. Popular day trip destinations from Tokyo include Yokohama, Kamakura, or hiking […]

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May 15, 2024October 27, 2024East Asia, Japan

Experiencing Teamlab Borderless Museum, Azabudai Hills, Tokyo

TeamLab Borderless is a digital art museum in Tokyo’s Azabudai Hills neighborhood. Teamlab is famous for its Instagrammable and interactive art, and for creating fully immersive exhibits for visitors to […]

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March 6, 2024October 27, 2024East Asia, Japan

Teamlab Tokyo vs Teamlab Osaka: Which Is Better?

Teamlab digital art museums took the world by storm after the opening of Teamlab Borderless in Odaiba, Tokyo, Japan in 2018. Now Japan has a number of amazing exhibits and […]

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February 4, 2024June 1, 2024East Asia, Japan

Rainy Day Things To Do In Tokyo

Don’t let a rainy day in Tokyo put a damper on your travel plans. Tokyo is such an expansive city with so many things to do – even when you’re […]

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