After living in Japan for a while, don’t you start to miss your home country? How about watching a few movies or dramas from home?
If only it was that simple!
We’re sure that many of you were surprised when opening Netflix or Hulu for the first time in Japan. Sadly, when in Japan, you can only watch Japanese content for the most part…
That’s where a VPN comes in handy!
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Takayama is a town in Gifu Prefecture, a mountainous region in central Japan. Takayama is famed for its festival which is celebrated in spring and fall. The event is held twice a year, and parades feature many floats, puppet shows, and various other attractions for all to enjoy.
Because Takayama is a mountainous and natural region, visit if you want to get some fresh air or go on a hike. The main historical street of Takayama is preserved well and is the perfect place to check out if you want to get a look into the past and see traditional old Japan.
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If you are looking to treat yourself and want to try staying at a luxury ryokan, we have compiled a list of lodges all over Japan.
Depending on the room that you choose to reserve, all the ryokan on this list will cost you around, and in some cases over 200,000 JPY.
To see precisely what each ryokan has to offer, we will be going through videos and providing extra information.
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To fully enjoy your trip to Japan, you must get a SIM card soon after arriving at Kansai Airport.
However, there are many different providers that you could choose from, all with different plans and prices.
Upon arriving at Kansai Airport, the following questions might come up:
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Kanazawa is located on the northern coast of central Japan and is the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture. Much of the old castle town, such as the samurai and geisha districts, ninja temples, and one of Japan’s most popular gardens are located in Kanazawa. If you want to experience traditional Japanese culture, we recommend going to Kanazawa.
That’s why we gathered 11 of the best Japanese ryokan and hotels with onsen in the Kanazawa area, perfect if you need a comfortable place to relax after a long day of exploring the traditional town. Watch the videos below to get a feel of the atmosphere of each ryokan before booking!
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You might be thinking, “I’m taking a trip to Kyoto so I want to spend the night in a ryokan!”
The history of Kyoto’s ryokan is rich, some of which have been doing business for over 200 years (since the Edo Period of Japan).
If you are looking to experience “Japan” in the truest form of the word, you should definitely be looking to stay at a ryokan.
In this article, we will be introducing to you some of the best 11 ryokan in the Kyoto area, all in convenient locations for shopping and sightseeing.
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With over 13 million passengers passing through Kansai Airport (KIX) on international flights in 2018, Osaka’s premier aviation hub has established its place as the gateway to Japan’s Kansai region, signaling a growing need to stay connected during your travels with pocket WiFi or a Japanese SIM card.
If your travel plans include visiting Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara, or any number of the other must-see destinations of western Japan, then it’s important to consider where and how you can get and stay online before embarking on your journey.
Keep reading to find out what Kansai Airport Pocket WiFi and Travel SIM card services are available, and which companies offer plans that meet your personal data needs.
In order to enjoy your trip to Japan to the fullest, you are going to need to get a SIM card soon after you arrive at Haneda Airport.
However, there are many different providers that you could choose from, all with different plans and prices.
Upon arriving at Haneda Airport, the following questions might come up:
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In this article, we have compiled a list of some of the best ryokan and hotels in and around Osaka. We will cover all sorts of lodges, from theme-park establishments to traditional Japanese ryokan.
Because pictures alone do not let you see all the smaller details, we will be breaking down videos of each hotel with timestamps and explanations.
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Atami Onsen is located an hour away from Tokyo on the coast of the Izu peninsula. It is famous for keeping its traditional charms while reinventing itself in recent years and becoming a popular tourist destination by the sea.
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