The gift that gives all year round - the glorious nature of Furano

Published on Nov 28, 2022

Known affectionately as the "belly button" of Hokkaido, Furano is a picturesque town situated in the exact center of Hokkaido. Home to sprawling lavender plantations and the stunning Mt. Tokachi, Furano, it's the most beautiful 'belly button' you'...

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sankara hotel&spa Yakushima: Tropical luxury on Japan’s most mystical island

Published on Nov 27, 2022

Renowned for its beautiful forests of ancient sugi (Japanese cedar trees) and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Yakushima is a subtropical island where you can take a step back in time and be whisked into a fantasy realm.

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The Shinmonzen: An embodiment of Kyoto luxury

Published on Sep 15, 2022

Kyoto has forever been a city synonymous with luxury, from the elegant beauty of the elusive geisha and maiko that draw travelers from across the globe to the deep appreciation for fine dining, rich historic architecture, and passionate artisans.

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Aloft Tokyo Ginza - Hotel for art and design, music and technology-lovers, in the heart of Ginza

Published on Sep 1, 2022

A hotel built on three strong pillars: Art and design, music, technology, Aloft Tokyo Ginza is one of the most exciting and youthful hotel brands to pop up in one of the city’s most sophisticated and high-end neighborhoods. While its buzzy rock an...

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Visit Ohana and Join the Tachibana Clan on a Journey Through Feudal Japan, Where Luxury and History Meet

Published on Feb 26, 2022

Sitting on the bottom of Fukuoka prefecture, a stone's throw from neighbouring prefecture Saga, and past the steaming, onsen populated century of Kyushu is Yanagawa, a humble town big on history and personality.

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Experience Japan’s finest art, virtually

Published on Oct 1, 2021

The recently launched 'Japan Cultural Expo VIRTUAL PLATFORM', a new initiative by the Japan Cultural Expo project, is a virtual art festival that combines "real" experiences at physical venues and "virtual" experiences through online digital conte...

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Kengo Kuma, seeing Tokyo from a cat's eye view

Published on Aug 30, 2021

Japan Cultural Expo's affiliated exhibition titled "Kuma Kengo: Five Purr-fect Points for a New Public Space" is currently running showcasing the works of Kengo Kuma, the man behind the Japan National Stadium and one of the leading figures in both...

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