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Postcards from Japan - Renovating an abandoned traditional Japanese house, with Tokyo Llama

Sept. 30, 2022

JNTO - Japan National Tourism Organization

Jaya bought an abandoned traditional Japanese farmhouse in Ibaraki with the hopes of turning it into the perfect family home. This gave birth to the YouTube channel, 'Tokyo Llama' as we know it today. We have a chat to him about the ups and downs of the renovation process and how the house is going.

The Hotlist: Best of Japan in 2023

Sept. 30, 2022

Matthew Joslin

Two whole years without international travel into the country has left many of us out of the loop, despite there being an overwhelming amount of amazing new openings and experiences. We're here to sift through the news and pick out the best parts of Tokyo, the best cities in Japan, the best hotels to retreat to and the best ways to experience Japan in the UK, when it comes to 2023.

4 unique overnight stays in Tokyo

Sept. 21, 2022

Lia from Ryokan Wanderings

Over the last few years, Japan has seen a boom in boutique and luxe hotels opening up across Tokyo (and Kyoto - that post will come soon!) elevating the service of omotenashi to even greater heights. With Japan on the brink of reopening, here are four hotels you should definitely consider when you’re planning your next Japan adventure - from long-standing favourites to exciting new openings.

Chasing Colours: Autumn Leaves on a Budget

Sept. 15, 2022

JNTO - Japan National Tourism Organization

With the winds of change bringing in the striking natural phenomenon of changing leaf colours, we take you through the best off-the-beaten-path, 'koyo' viewing destinations the Chubu region has to offer, where you can spend less and get more!

Ghostwire: Tokyo - the real life references behind the hit game

Sept. 15, 2022

Matthew Joslin

One of this year’s most exciting virtual experiences, Ghostwire: Tokyo, transportied us all to the atmospheric streets of rain-soaked Tokyo. But the game is more than just next generation renderings of Tokyo’s iconic skylines - it’s a tour through some specifically (often spooky) parts of real-life Japanese culture, covering everything from yokai demons, vermillion torii gates and age-old forms of esoteric prayer.

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