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An Ehime Experience in Osaka

Mimana Kiel — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 09:16:48 +0000

Recently, I had the chance to spend a day working in Osaka. After finishing, I headed back to the station to catch the next Shinkansen to Tokyo. As I followed the Hanshin Expressway — a long, straight road that cuts through the heart of Osaka — I stumbled across the office of Ehime Prefecture. It’s […]

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5 Unique, Out-of-This World Shops to Visit at Shinsaibashi Parco

Weekender Editor — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:04:36 +0000

Set in the heart of Osaka’s bustling shopping area, the fashion megaplex Shinsaibashi Parco (stylized as Shinsaibashi PARCO) is elegant and sprawling, extending from the second basement level to the 14th floor. It has around 150 shops, providing visitors with everything from high-end fashion to cosmetics to pop culture-related goods to world-class cuisine. Throughout Japan, […]

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Discover Daimaru Shinsaibashi: Shopping, Culture and Art Deco Architecture in Osaka

Weekender Editor — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 01:00:54 +0000

Daimaru Shinsaibashi, located in the Namba-Shinsaibashi area in the heart of Osaka and directly connected to Shinsaibashi Station, is more than just a shopping destination: It’s a cultural and social landmark, reflecting both the city’s history and its evolution into a modern, cosmopolitan metropolis. Daimaru has a long legacy — the brand was first established […]

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Japan’s Scariest Shrine: Kama Hachimangu

Kim Kahan — Mon, 20 May 2024 08:25:29 +0000

Deep in the woods of Wakayama, hidden behind the Niusakadono Shrine lies Kama Hachimangu. It is arguably Japan’s most famous en-kiri shrine: a place to go to break your current strain of luck. It has attracted visitors since the Meiji period, and for good reason. History of the Shrine Kama Hachimangu was built more than […]

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Stay in Style at DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Station

Anna Carne — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 01:21:18 +0000

Step off the bullet train and into your hotel, where you’ll be greeted with a signature warm DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie and ikebana and calligraphy-inspired artworks before heading to your room. The room itself is spacious and tranquil, with elegant design flourishes inspired by Kyoto’s traditional crafts. DoubleTree by Hilton is known for this level […]

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Kyoto Ranks 8th as a Capital of Culture in 2024

Paul McInnes — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 10:53:27 +0000

If you’ve ever been to Japan, then you’ll immediately recognize the name Kyoto as being pretty much the epicenter of traditional culture in the country. Packed full of temples, shrines, museums, galleries, chic retail options and the finest cuisine, it’s known globally for its sophistication and storied history. Culture Capital Rankings 2024 In a new […]

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Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki St.: A Luxury Ryokan with a Penchant for Design

Zoria Petkoska — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:00:57 +0000

Kyoto’s power to enchant and draw visitors into the days of old lies in its nurturing of traditions and its embrace of its rich history. Revel in this unique allure when in Japan’s former imperial capital by staying in a charming traditional machiya house built more than 110 years ago. Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki St., a […]

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Flying Drone Buddha Revolutionizes Worship at Kyoto Temple

Zoria Petkoska — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 06:41:53 +0000

While you might think religious institutions are the most traditional, unchanging, tech-averse establishments, they’ve often surprised us with their ingenuity. Technology is part of daily life and many religious institutions are staying updated and serving their community in the present. At Tokyo Weekender we have previously written about techno temple Sho-onji in Fukui Prefecture with Gyosen […]

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Totsukawa Village: A Fairytale World Hidden in the Mountains

Callie Beusman — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 08:50:24 +0000

Totsukawa Village is markedly different from the typical Japanese travel destination. Not accessible by train, it can only be reached by winding through mountain roads. But it’s well worth the trip: Visiting Totsukawa is like stepping into another realm. The landscape — astonishingly beautiful and bordering on fantastical — is covered with lush, verdant mountains […]

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Himeji’s Living Heritage

Zoria Petkoska — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 00:00:50 +0000

Himeji Castle — one of Japan’s 12 original castles, a National Treasure of Japan and a UNESCO World Heritage Site — is a must-visit spot. In December 2023, the castle, nicknamed the White Heron Castle, celebrated its 30th anniversary as a World Heritage Site, and it greeted this milestone with an eye to environmental responsibility […]

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