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Let your senses be overwhelmed by the fragrant and beautiful display of autumnal roses in the Kanto area. With mid to late autumn in Japan comes chilly breezes, a kaleidoscope of changing leaves and a glorious floral display. Hailing from Canada where snow quickly follows the magnificent fall leaves, autumnal flowers and flower festivals were a new pleasure when I first moved to Japan. Chief among these cool-weather beauties are roses, which bloom across the nation in spring and fall time. Below, I introduce five rose gardens in the Tokyo area, each awash with vibrant colors and breathtaking f...
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A world of unassuming, under-visited and unimaginably charming Tokyo shopping streets await; beckoning with tasty handheld bites, pop cultural paraphenalia and many, many cats! Besides the requisite Takeshita Street in Harajuku and Sensoji’s Nakamise Dori (staples on pretty much every Tokyo itinerary), here are five lesser-known shopping streets in Tokyo. Each one has its own unique character, for a local’s-eye-view of the city. 1.Togoshi GinzaUnder a sky devoid of power lines (having been removed in 2016), the charming Togoshi Ginza feels distant from the modern era and the swanky Ginza it bo...
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A trending local escape for Tokyo expats in 2021 has come in the form of ‘glamping,’ or glamorous camping, that combines the great outdoors with the creature comforts of a five-star hotel. Located in the beautiful Haga region in Tochigi, Haga Farm & Glamping is situated on a 150-hectare thoroughbred racehorse training facility. The glamping area is set in a beautiful and tranquil mature forest that overlooks the training course. The private decks for each glamp site offer a safe and idyllic environment for Tokyo families to enjoy the outdoors. Outdoor fun without all the hassleEach glamping do...
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From actively protecting natural habitats to eating as the locals do and engaging with their traditional ways of life, here are just a few ways you can contribute to the increasing sustainability of these islands, while experiencing the best of Okinawa along the way. For more than 20 years, Okinawa has nurtured a growing trend toward achieving sustainability. In a rapidly changing world that is still negotiating a pandemic, many Okinawans have been working to create initiatives that both engage tourists and enrich the local community and environment. Protect and revive the coral reefA large po...
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Stay focused and relax with family in a secluded villa, then enjoy socially distanced outdoor activities such as trekking through the forest, exploring ancient castle ruins or cycling along quiet coastal roads in northern Okinawa. As we dream about our post-pandemic travels, personal health and safety remains a top priority. No matter what time of year travel does resume, Okinawa’s subtropical climate makes it an ideal place to take a peaceful and low-risk vacation. Take an undisturbed ‘workation’ in a private villaFor a safe and productive working retreat, Okinawa has a wide range of private ...
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From unusual local delicacies to luxury beef, draw your chopsticks! Here’s what to look forward to on your next culinary adventure in Kobe and Kagawa. “I’m so sick of my own cooking!” sighed a girlfriend of mine in the middle of last year. Her outburst took me by surprise as she’s quite the chef. I get it, though — sometimes you just want to be served something on a fancy plate, be delighted and surprised and then relax to savor the whole experience. This especially true now, when most of us have been cooking at home perhaps a bit more often than we’d ideally like to. There have been fewer opp...
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Cute rabbits, stunning natural surroundings and one of the best-preserved old towns in Japan—Takehara in Hiroshima Prefecture is the perfect location for a charming weekend getaway from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo. An old merchant town, Takehara achieved success during the Edo period (1603-1868) as one of Japan’s leading salt making and sake brewing towns. This Hiroshima Prefecture city is a fantastic destination for anyone interested in history, culture and nature—not to mention our main goal: the awfully cute rabbit island! Located in the south-central part of Hiroshima Prefecture, facing...
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It takes less than three hours to get from Tokyo to this picture-perfect hot spring town in Shikoku. Welcome to Dogo Onsen!Autumn is an ideal time to travel in Japan, and my friend Yuuka and I had been thinking of taking a weekend getaway trip. We wanted somewhere that combined traditional culture, unique sights, and chances for relaxation, all within easy reach of Tokyo.Although we hadn’t made up our minds yet, the hot spring resort town of Dogo Onsen in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture was a place we were considering. After all, it was one of the inspirations for Hayao Miyazaki’s award-winning an...
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While daydreaming about traveling the world again, you might be considering beautiful Europe… Find out whether you need to apply for the visa waiver ETIAS, how to obtain it and get the best of the old continent.In Europe you can find the world’s top travel destinations: France, Italy, and Spain regularly rank highly on international tourism reports attracting millions of overseas visitors each year. Whether you’re interested in history and culture or want to explore beautiful natural landscapes, Europe has a little—or big—something for everyone.If you’d like to experience Europe for yourself, ...
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Beautiful views, lush forests, well-marked trails with options for both beginners and experienced hikers, this is the perfect weekend nature escape from Tokyo for the whole family.When pioneering Japanese mountaineer Junko Tabei—the first woman to reach the summit of Mt Everest—first visited Tokyo, Mt Mitake was the first mountain she chose to climb. Less crowded than Mt Takao, yet just as accessible, this majestic mountain is a must-hike!A Family-Friendly HikeCovid-19 has blown most of our 2020 hikes out the window. So when we had a chance, we masked up and set out on the Holiday Rapid Okutam...
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