All posts tagged "Around Japan"

  • Look: Tokyo DisneySea is cooking up something to be excited for in 2024

    Oriental Land, the Japanese company that runs Disney brand facilities under license from Disney Enterprises, Inc., has just revealed on Thursday a 2 billion dollar expansion work is currently happening at Tokyo DisneySea. The massive expansion project...

    • Posted October 27, 2023
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  • Princess Mononoke zone opens Nov. 1 at Ghibli Park

    Inspired by Studio Ghibli’s animation film, the Princess Momonoke area unveiled to the press at Ghibli Park on Wednesday, opens to the public on November 1. The Momonoke Village within the Ghibli facility brings the world of...

    • Posted October 26, 2023
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  • Yamanashi Wine Country offers a flourishing expanse of vineyards, vistas, and wineries.

    It might not have the razzle dazzle of Napa Valley but just a few hours from our back yard, it can’t be bad. Last month saw the area swamped by wine festivals and grape pickers galore but...

    • Posted October 5, 2023
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  • Hakuba’s giant swing ride set to open in October

    There’s a compelling reason for thrill seekers to visit Hakuba this autumn season. Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort located in Nagano is building an adrenalin-fuelled giant swing thrice the height of a standard one. Dubbed as Japan’s first...

    • Posted September 26, 2023
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  • The cheapest bus option to and from Narita Airport is now 1,300 yen

    Taking a bus to Narita? Up until January 31, 2020,  ACCESS NARITA’s 1,000-yen bus service from Ginza to Narita was the cheapest in town. But after Access Narita merged with Tokyo Shuttle in February  2020, the service...

    • Posted July 20, 2023
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  • See the mini version of a Parisian garden in Japan this summer

    Nothing brightens a mood more than a bright splash of orange flowers. You will see just that when you visit Fuji Q Highland’s La Ville de Gaspard et Lisa  (Lisa and Gaspard town) currently gearing up for...

    • Posted July 4, 2023
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  • Forest Park in Mount Fuji offers thrills and fun

    After completing renovation and expansion works at Forest Adventures’s Mount Fuji location, the outdoor park is back in business. Unleash your more adventurous side and head out to the woods for trekking, zip lining and camping! The...

    • Posted May 6, 2023
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  • Family-friendly places to go for cherry blossoms viewing in Tokyo

    The cherry blossoms season is upon us.  Anyone who’s been in Japan for a long time knows the drill. Get your leisure mats ready and pick your spot at any of these four legendary ohanami parks for...

    • Posted March 22, 2023
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  • Paragliding and Canyoning in Japan

    With the amount of exercise you get from surfing trains, navigating from platform to platform, jostling elbows, or dodging lit cigarettes, it may seem that urban life is adventure enough. But take a deep breath and imagine...

    • Posted March 8, 2023
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  • Fall foliage at Hida Region

    As autumn approaches, many city dwellers pack up and head for the mountainous Hida region to soak up the spectacle of Japan’s stunning fall foliage. But just outside the area’s gateway town of Takayama, it’s worth taking...

    • Posted October 21, 2022
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  • Autumn escape in Japan’s Chuo Alps

    While living life in Tokyo has its perks, urban life can actually take a toll on our physical and mental health. Daytrippers in Japan have found a seasonal cure. Tucking themselves into buses to be scattered across...

    • Posted August 29, 2022
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  • A world of sabotage, espionage, assassination, and a knack for looking good in black!

    Practitioners of the ancient art of ninjutsu or ninpo sneak unnoticed into enemy camps or people’s houses, disguising themselves so as to conceal their identity, causing havoc with infinite ease. Sounds like someone you know? To really...

    • Posted July 28, 2022
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  • A Trip To Edo Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

    Building knowledge with a walk through time! Koganei Park brings out the explorers in your family.

    • Posted July 28, 2022
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  • Pool and fun rides at Tokyo Summerland

    A nice dip is probably the most refreshing remedy to the heat wave. Sure, plain old pools are sufficient – but why not throw some fun and excitement into the mix?   Summerland is one of Tokyo’s...

    • Posted July 17, 2022
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  • The ski resort in Nagano perfect for weekend getaways.

    What is your family up to this month?  For working moms and dads, managing to pull together fun winter activities that will keep the kids engaged without taking days off work is totally doable if you know...

    • Posted February 7, 2022
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  • The magical autumn colours of the Japanese Alps offer respite during pandemic.

    As the most eye-catching red and purple pigments of the deciduous forests cloak the Japanese Alps and its surrounding, the season promises to make outdoor activities fun. Popular autumn family activities such as biking, hiking, climbing, canoeing...

    • Posted November 7, 2021
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  • Toy Story Hotel set to open in Spring 2022 at Tokyo Disney Resort

    Artist rendering of the Toy Story Hotel at Tokyo Disney Sea set to open on April 5, 2022. Disney Pixar film, the Toy Story, is the chosen theme of the soon-to-rise  accommodation at Tokyo Disney Resort complex....

    • Posted October 29, 2021
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  • Universal Studios Japan expands space to include a Donkey Kong-theme

    After the announcement of Super Nintendo World’s opening at Universal Studios Japan in March, another expansion is taking place to include a Donkey Kong-dedicated area scheduled to open in 2024. The planned expansion is expected to increase...

    • Posted September 29, 2021
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  • Japan opens a glamping hotel in Okayama

    Sometimes, all you need to relax are wide-open spaces. A 3-hour bullet train ride from Tokyo to Okayama offers just that. Sure, a trip to a beach works for the family – but why not throw some...

    • Posted July 28, 2021
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  • Oldest Polar Bear in Japan found dead at the zoo.

    Nana, the oldest polar bear in Japan, was found dead yesterday morning at the Yagiyama Zoological Park in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Diagnosed with liver cancer, she was 36 years and a month old at the time of...

    • Posted January 25, 2021
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  • An all-you-can-fly domestic flight service might be a reality next year.

    Many families have dreams of making the most of their stay in Japan by traveling to many places with their children. When you’re traveling as a family, the cost of air tickets adds up really quick. If...

    • Posted December 24, 2020
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  • Fuji-Q Highland’s new observation deck to give visitors a premium view of Mount Fuji

    The roller coaster at Fuji Q Highland will be closed for renovation from around February 2021 to build a 1.07 billion yen ($10.4 million) sky deck next to the ride. Up until now, only the staff had...

    • Posted December 20, 2020
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  • Stave off boredom! Take a virtual tour to Japan’s best theme parks.

    If your planned family visit to a major theme park has been disrupted by the global pandemic, relax. Japan’s theme parks have just opened a home amusement version that you can experience at home through your PC...

    • Posted May 20, 2020
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  • Japan’s new compact size hostel is the size of a bed.

    It’s crunch time for the travel industry. Japanese hotels are in a quandary. Almost all hotels that relied on tourists are struggling with weak travel demand due to the pandemic. Japan’s household spending continues to fall at...

    • Posted May 14, 2020
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  • Tired of watching movies? Take a virtual tour of Japan’s uplifting flower gardens.

    Due to the coronavirus pandemic, families and photographers will have to wait longer before they can see and touch the colorful petals in Japan’s stunning flower gardens. If you’re tired watching Netflix and depressing news, there is...

    • Posted May 2, 2020
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  • French Bistro-style restaurant opens in Kyoto

    Benoit, the longest-running French-style bistro created by celebrated French chef Alain Ducasse, opens its first restaurant in Kyoto on March 22. A bistro in France is generally a place where one can have quick and simple meals....

    • Posted March 21, 2020
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  • Perfect Winter Getaway: Nagano and Karuizawa

    Families looking for a holiday retreat away from the deafening noise and crowd of Tokyo, should check out Nagano and Karuizawa. Surrounded by scenic mountains at viewing distance to the Alps, Nagano has many recreational activities to...

    • Posted February 14, 2020
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  • Review: Shopping for Children’s clothing at Gotenba Premium Outlet

    Since moving to Tokyo, we have gone from being a family of three to a family of five. The biggest budget item for us is clothing which can make shopping decisions, when buying for 3, very challenging....

    • Posted February 13, 2020
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  • Popular places in Japan for Autumn foliage viewing

    Nanzenji Temple Dubbed as one of the great Zen temples of Kyoto, Nanzenji  in autumn has its own quaint charm.   On a bright November day, the dark reddish brown tone of the trees lend a good contrast...

    • Posted November 29, 2019
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  • What could be more beautiful than Osaka Castle in autumn?

    Osaka's venerable castleand cutting-edge Umeda Sky Building make for an intriguing blend of old and new.

    • Posted November 5, 2019
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