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Listings on Airbnb in Japan drop by 80% practically overnight

Asia/Oceania · October 2, 2018

airbnb osaka

At the beginning of June 2018, Airbnb in Japan went from more than 62,000 listings to just 13,800. With such high demand for rooms ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, it seems to be a trend that defies logic. So, what exactly did happen to vacation rentals in Japan that saw Japan’s Airbnb listings […]

Blood Type Personality: What does your blood type say about you?

Asia/Oceania · September 24, 2018

japanese blood type personality

Strike up a conversation in a bar or head out to a dinner party in Japan and the likelihood is that the conversation will, at some point, steer towards blood type (ketsuekigata 血液型). Foreigners are sometimes perplexed about this Japanese fascination with blood type, which is often used as small talk when meeting someone for […]

5 Breathtaking Things to do in Yakushima, Japan’s natural wonder

Asia/Oceania · August 16, 2018

Shiratani Unsuikyo Yakushima Kagoshima Japan

Yakushima may be a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but it’s still one of Japan’s best-kept secrets. Located just south of Kyushu mainland, this island full of natural wonders really has to be seen to be believed. Here are 5 things to do in Yakushima that are an absolute must! See the magnificent Yakusugi Yakushima cedar […]

White Day: Japan’s Answer to Valentine’s Day

Asia/Oceania · March 14, 2018

White Day Japan

You may feel like one Valentine’s Day a year is enough, but Japan’s confectionery industry thinks otherwise. In addition to celebrating Valentine’s Day on February 14th, Japan also has a second Valentine’s Day on March 14th known as ‘White Day’. What’s the difference between Valentine’s Day and White Day? To put it simply, Valentine’s Day […]

What women are expected to do on Valentine’s Day in Japan

Asia/Oceania · February 11, 2018

valentines day japan

You might be surprised to learn that Valentine’s Day in Japan is celebrated rather differently than in much of the rest of the world. Firstly, it’s a day when only women give gifts to men, usually in the form of chocolates or cookies. And, secondly, it’s not an exclusively romantic holiday. Valentine’s Day in Japan […]

Some no Komichi: Experience Tokyo’s River of Kimono Silks

Asia/Oceania · January 24, 2018

Some no Komichi

The Some no Komichi is a three-day event held in late February showcasing traditional Japanese textile dyeing techniques. The event is held in Shinjuku’s Ochiai and Nakai area, the center of Tokyo’s traditional dyeing industry and is a nod to the town’s rich cultural heritage. The Some no Komichi 2018 will be held on 23-25 […]

So, how can we overcome “amusement park syndrome”?

Asia/Oceania · January 19, 2018

japanese kimono

When I wrote ‘Yes, Japan is unique, but it’s not your fantasy land‘ last week, I wasn’t sure of the response it would get. I mean, I write a lot of things about Japan and, honestly, it’s surprising sometimes which posts are popular and which ones aren’t. I’m sure I’m not alone in a sense […]

11 easy ways to stay warm on your trip to Japan in winter

Asia/Oceania · January 11, 2018

kotatsu japanese heated table

Staying warm in Japan in winter can be a challenge. The country’s chilly winters often take people by surprise and subsequently leave them unprepared. Temperatures generally range from single digits to low teens, although this varies greatly from south to north. You can expect milder temperatures in tropical Okinawa to the south and frigid sub-zero […]

Yes, Japan is unique, but it’s not your fantasy land

Asia/Oceania · January 7, 2018

tourist behavior in japan

I’ve thought about writing this post for a long time. There were some days and weeks over the past year when I’d witness such poor behavior from foreign visitors in Japan that I was honestly close to writing it. But then I would close my notebook and put it aside. I don’t feel like some […]

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