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24 Hours in Suginami Tokyo
Only have one day to spare in Tokyo? Experience the city like a local with this immersive itinerary for Suginami Ward — and prepare to forget everything you thought you knew about Japan.
By GaijinPot Commercial Partners on June 30, 2017
8 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do in Nihonbashi
In Japan, all roads lead to Nihonbashi — so what to do when you get there? Here are eight unconventional ideas to get you started.
By GaijinPot Commercial Partners on June 13, 2017
24 Hours in Akihabara
Make the most of a day in Tokyo’s “Electric Town” with this whirlwind itinerary of geeky shrines, electronics shopping, arcades, maid cafés and extreme ramen.
By GaijinPot Commercial Partners on June 5, 2017
Bathing Above the Clouds at Takamine Onsen
This picturesque ryokan in the mountains of Nagano looks like something from a fantasy travel magazine. Good news: It’s real and the owner wants you to come and discover it.
By GaijinPot Commercial Partners on May 29, 2017
Grids Hotel and Hostel: Defy Labels at this Cool New Travel Hub
Backpacker youth hostel? Budget hotel? International guesthouse? At Grids Hotel and Hostel, you can experience it all in an authentic new way. Watch the video here.
By GaijinPot Commercial Partners on May 19, 2017
10 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do in Kyoto
Mosaic Hostel give us their insider tips for getting off the beaten track in Japan’s cultural capital. Includes castles, sewage plants and craft beer. Curious? Read on.
By Martha Knauf on May 15, 2017
11 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do in Saitama
Expect the unexpected with gorgeous scenery, immaculately-preserved history and wonderfully quirky attractions (including Finnish hippopotamuses).
By GaijinPot Commercial Partners on May 1, 2017
5 Ways this Social Apartment is Redefining Share Housing in Tokyo
Finding an affordable, spacious and beautifully-designed apartment in Tokyo is easy. Said no one ever. The social apartment is here to change that.
By Rebecca Quin on April 29, 2017
Why You Should Fly a Drone this Golden Week (and How To Do It)
Going somewhere this Golden Week? Here’s why you should think about taking a drone with you and what to do with it when you’re there.
By Misha Yurchenko on April 20, 2017
25 Things to Do in Osaka
There’s plenty to do in the kitchen of Japan but we’ve narrowed it down to the best 25 – ‘cos we’re nice like that.
By Martha Knauf on March 31, 2017
Live Action Ninja Show at Flamingo the Arusha in Osaka
The throwing stars come out at night — along with “Kill Bill”-style sword battles, geisha performances and traditionally prepared Japanese food — at this Osaka dinner theater.
By GaijinPot Commercial Partners on March 21, 2017
4 Reasons to Download Travel Japan Wi-Fi
No need to login or register to connect, the Travel Japan Wi-Fi app automatically hooks you up with instant Wi-Fi across Japan, as well as travel recommendations, tips, discounts and your own virtual scrapbook.