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Phoebe Looking At The Art In The Shiroiya Hotel Located In Maebashi City

A night at Shiroiya Hotel: Creativity, Cuisine & Community

2023-12-01
Must see / Must do, Planning your trip, Travel articles (Travel Blog)

Hidden away in Maebashi City, the Shiroiya Hotel is one of Japan's best-kept secrets. It's more like a 5-star ART experience than a hotel! Read to follow Phoebe's journey staying a night at Shiroiya Hotel.

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Gunma Minakami Town Takaragawa Outdoor Onsen In Autumn

Minakami Bus Pass: Your Ticket to Gunma’s Natural Wonders

2023-08-29
Planning your trip, Tips, Tricks an How to's, Useful Tools

Use the Minakami Bus Pass to explore stunning landscapes, soak in hot springs, and enjoy limitless adventures. Read to find out more and where to buy it.

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Ways to Cool Down During The Hot Summer in Japan: 9 Tips and Ideas

2023-07-20
Planning your trip, Tips, Tricks an How to's, Useful Tools

Here are 9 effective ways to cool down during the hot summer in Japan and enjoy your visit to the fullest. Find out about unique Japanese cooling products and delicious refreshments!

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JR East Pass (Tohoku Area): Exploring Japan from Tokyo to Tohoku

2023-06-23
Planning your trip, Tips, Tricks an How to's, Useful Tools

Read about the JR East Pass Tohoku. How to get one, how to use it, and its benefits so you can make the most of your travels in Japan.

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Using The Welcome Suica Card In Tokyo And Japan

The Welcome Suica card – A popular rail card for travelers to Japan

2023-05-30
Planning your trip, Tips, Tricks an How to's, Useful Tools

The Welcome Suica Card is a type of Suica card (rail travel card) especially for overseas visitors traveling Japan for less than 28days. Discover more here.

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My Suica Card – Your Secure Travel Card by Rail in Japan

2023-05-29
Planning your trip, Tips, Tricks an How to's, Useful Tools

Find out about the "My Suica card", if you are traveling to Japan. It's a personalized and secure alternative to the standard Suica card, offering the same seamless tap-and-go train access in Japan.

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Why you need a Suica card in Japan

2023-05-09
During your Trip, Planning your trip, Tips, Tricks an How to's, Useful Tools

In this article, we'll take a closer look at what a Suica card is. Why you need one, how to get one, how to use it, its benefits, and other uses of the Suica card when traveling in Japan.

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Beautiful Cherry Trees At Akagi Nanmen Senbonzakura

Pro Tips – How to experience the Beauty of Sakura near Tokyo

2023-03-11
Must see / Must do, Planning your trip

Popular hanami spots in Japan include Ueno Park, Inokashira Park, and Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo. However, these locations can get very crowded. So if you wanted to go somewhere less crowded, why not visit places nearby Tokyo? Find some ideas here.

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Winter Bamboo Illumination In A Bamboo Forest!! - Visiting Wakayama Farm

Winter Bamboo Illuminations in a Forest! – Visiting Wakayama Farm –

2022-02-02
Must see / Must do, Nature, Planning your trip, Scenery

Visit Utsunomiya's Wakayama Farm to experience one-of-a-kind Winter Bamboo Illuminations in a bamboo Forest! (Nov-Feb)

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4 Interesting Rainy Season Activities Nearby Tokyo

2021-06-06
Must see / Must do, Nature, Planning your trip, Scenery

Don't say no to the rainy season in Japan. Here are 4 interesting rainy season activities to do in Japan where the natural world magically comes to life.

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Visiting Katayama Sake Brewery Nearby Tokyo

4 Sake Breweries to visit on your next trip to Tokyo

2021-02-15
Must see / Must do, Planning your trip

Four family-run authentic sake breweries to visit in Tochigi nearby Tokyo. Visit a sake brewery to get up close to Japanese culture. Start planning a one-in-a-lifetime trip to Japan today.

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Delicious Strawberries At Yoshimura Strawberry Park In Mashiko

Visiting Yoshimura Strawberry Park

2021-01-27
Mashiko, Must see / Must do, Planning your trip

Want to visit the Japanese countryside? Here's 10 ways to enjoy Mashiko in spring. Pottery making, Strawberry picking, Sake tasting & more! (2h from Tokyo)

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Yuki-tsumugi Silk Kimono Experience in Oyama

2021-01-13
Must see / Must do, Planning your trip

Learn about the UNESCO heritage Yuki-tsumugi silk and enjoy a kimono experience near JR Oyama Station (only 40min from Tokyo).

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10 fun ways to enjoy Mashiko in Spring

2020-03-20
Mashiko, Must see / Must do, Planning your trip

Want to visit the Japanese countryside? Here's 10 ways to enjoy Mashiko in spring. Pottery making, Strawberry picking, Sake tasting & more! (2h from Tokyo)

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How To Avoid Jet Lag When Traveling To Japan

How to get over jet lag when traveling to Japan

2019-12-31
Planning your trip, Tips, Tricks an How to's

A holiday in Japan is the stuff of dreams, but when jet lag strikes you may sleep through your entire trip. Follow these tips to avoid jet lag in Japan.

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A Beautiful Japanese Ryokan Room With Tatami Mat

What is a ryokan ? And why should I try staying at one in Japan?

2019-12-31
Must see / Must do, Planning your trip, Tips, Tricks an How to's

A ryokan is a great way to see a traditional and local side of your travels through Japan. What is a ryokan? What should you expect? Find out here!

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Piss Alley In Shinjyuku, Tokyo. A First Timer's Guide For Visiting Tokyo

The Sweet Wanderlust’s Tokyo top 10: a first timer’s guide for visiting Tokyo

2019-12-31
Must see / Must do, Planning your trip

Visiting Tokyo for the very first time? Food and travel blogger, Brittany Kulick from The Sweet Wanderlust shares her favorite things to do in Tokyo!

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