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"Zen out" in Kamakura
Zen AM: A trade exclusive experience in Kamakura Under an hour from central Tokyo by train, the ancient capital of Japan, Kamakura is one...
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Jan 282 min read
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First Year Anniversaries for The SAPPORO and SHIBUYA STREAM HOTELS
Lifestyle Hotels rooted in the culture of the local community The SAPPORO and SHIBUYA STREAM HOTELS are marking their first year by...
japansan
Jan 222 min read
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The Merry Monk of Hasedera
One of Kamakura’s most iconic Buddhist temples, Hase-Dera, offers a trade exclusive insider tour by merry Monk, Misaka-san. Misaka-san...
japansan
Dec 11, 20242 min read
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Narukawa Art Museum: Hakone’s Hidden Gem
Hiding in plain sight near the shores of Lake Ashi is arguably one of Japan’s most rewarding, but least well-known art museums. The...
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Sep 6, 20242 min read
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Nozawaonsen: after the snow melts
Nozawaonsen is only known to most as a world-class ski resort set in a quaint rural village in the Japanese alps. But when the snow melts...
japansan
Sep 2, 20243 min read
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Yokohama Origins Tour
Led by local historian and Yokohama resident, Glenn Scoggins, this tour really gets beneath the surface of Yokohama and its central role...
japansan
Mar 5, 20243 min read
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Yokohama: Revitalised Through Art
Yokohama offers responsible travellers the perfect opportunity to immerse in the local culture and leave a positive footprint. In a day...
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Mar 4, 20242 min read
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"Japan Through Sake", London Event: November 2023
Our exclusive event for the best and brightest UK travel trade and media. members was held at Japan House, London. It featured Sake and...
japansan
Nov 28, 20231 min read
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Kamakura's Temple Gardens, by Saori-san
The Language of Zen Gardens Award-winning garden designer and Kamakura resident, Saori Imoto will guide you through the beautiful natural...
japansan
Nov 23, 20231 min read
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The Oni Trail: Legends, Demons, Power Spots
The 100-kilometer Oni Trail follows ancient lore and oni (demon/ogre) legends across a variety of terrain with origins just north of...
japansan
Oct 2, 20232 min read
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Lovely Bubbly: Yuzawa's Volcano Valley
The Yuzawa area, located in the South-East corner of Akita, is mainly known for its incredible volcanic landscapes and breath-taking...
japansan
Oct 2, 20232 min read
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Hakone: Reset
Hakone is so much more than the place near Fuji, with the lake and the pirate ship. The Hakone that is dear to the heart of the Japanese...
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Sep 26, 20232 min read
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Hanare, Yanaka. Ye Olde Tokyo
Hanare is a delightful concept "Ryokan" nestled in Yanaka, a historical downtown district of Tokyo. The ethos is that the stay is all...
japansan
Jun 29, 20232 min read
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The Opportunity for Cultural Tourism in Japan
Why European Travellers want to Visit Japan Ask affluent travellers where they most want to visit and Japan is always in their top three...
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Jun 29, 20232 min read
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Modern Ryokan: Kishi-Ke, Kamakura
“Modern Ryokan kishi-ke” embodies the Zen teaching of “chisoku” - the concept of finding mindful contentment and harmony with one’s lot...
japansan
Jun 26, 20232 min read
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Wanoi. Kakunodate, Akita Prefecture
Wanoi is an upscale concept “hotel” comprising three perfectly restored old buildings scattered around Kakunodate town. Wanoi - an...
japansan
Jun 22, 20232 min read
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Hishiya Ryokan, Kyoto by the Sea
Hishiya is a quaint little Ryokan in the ancient castle town of Fukuchiyama, in Kyoto prefecture. The driving ethos of the local owner is...
japansan
Jun 22, 20232 min read
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Kyoto by The Sea – 2022 WTM Responsible Travel Winner
Kyoto by the Sea: Responsible Tourism for Ine Bay, one of Japan’s Most Beautiful Villages Kyoto by The Sea and Japan-san won a ‘One to...
japansan
Mar 2, 20236 min read
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The UK’s Top Travel Trends - Japan offers the answers
How Japan can help you benefit from the UK’s Top Travel Trends Ask affluent travellers where they would most like to travel and Japan...
japansan
Mar 2, 20233 min read
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Is it possible to travel responsibly in a major city? Tokyo shows the way.
(link to PDF request at end of article) It’s probably no surprise that most of the awards for Responsible Travel go to destinations...
japansan
Mar 2, 20232 min read
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