Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Japan has a reputation as being an expensive country to visit, and it’s true that you could blow through a lot of yen quickly if you are the type who enjoys staying in five-star hotels or dining in Michelin-rated restaurants. However, it’s actually quite easy for a […]
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Tokyo on the cheap
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Contrary to popular belief, Tokyo is not that expensive. In fact, it is generally a cheaper place to visit than say London or Rome (Think recent press about four ice creams for £54). Food is cheap, but without losing the quality, public transport is cheap and a […]
Hagino’s Hokkaido Home
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Mt. Yotei
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! This wouldn’t be the first time that I have gone on about the fact that InsideJapan is luck to have some talented and interested people working for it. We all have a passion for Japan. We all have a passion for particular places and elements of culture. […]
Hidden Japan: A few highlights.
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! The highlights of a group tour always seem to vary. Everybody has their own favourite thing or place. These are occasionally predictable but more often surprising. Drain covers? Really? In this post I have selected a few personal highlights from a recent Hidden Japan tour. I start on day 3 […]
Bond. James Bond – The mysterious Gunkanjima
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Gunkan
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! There are many recognised mysteries of the world such as Stonehenge, the Mayan civilisation, the Easter Island statues, the Loch Ness Monster, crop circles and more. One of the lesser-known mysteries though is a small island off Nagasaki called Gunkanjima or ‘Battleship Island’. The island also provides […]
Hitting the target in Takayama
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Takayama is a small town in the foothills of the Japan Alps. Far from the sea and any major cities, for many foreign visitors, a stay in this remote river town is their only chance to see rural Japan. Maps show the historic attractions, all easy to find on foot. But, some of the best places in Takayama, the shiawase […]
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Takayama is a small town in the foothills of the Japan Alps. Far from the sea and any major cities, for many foreign visitors, a stay in this remote river town is their only chance to see rural Japan. Maps show the historic attractions, all easy to find on foot. But, some of the best places in Takayama, the shiawase […]