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One of the quirkiest museums in Japan is undoubtedly the Unko Museum, a museum dedicated to poop! But it’s not the kind you’re thinking of – the attractions here are themed around rainbow-coloured poop designs, interactive games and cutesy toilet bowl displays, with no real poop in sight (thankfully!).  Have fun with retro poop-related games or take selfies with kawaii poop props and famous poop

With Japan on the top of many travelers' bucket lists once travel restrictions are lifted, the country is expecting a tourism boom like no other, leading to the creation of many new hotels and resorts, particularly located outside of Tokyo and Kyoto. Along with new properties to open in 2021, many hotels that have opened in 2020 with unique experiences and offerings are eager to welcome

Japan may be best known for its Sakura (cherry blossoms) but the blooming of a different flower is celebrated in Mito.The Mito Plum Blossom Festival celebrates the blooming of 3,000 pink and white plum blossoms at Kairakuen, a beautiful Edo-era park, one of the three great gardens in Japan. This festival is one of eastern Japan’s biggest spring celebrations, running from late February to end

Rising from Kagoshima Bay, it is hard not to be awed by the smouldering cone of Sakurajima, an active volcano.  Located just offshore from Kagoshima City, people visit this volcano-island to relax with a footbath, most notably on the black sand beach where the water is thermally heated. There are various observation points to check out spectacular views of the volcano too. Sakurajima is famous

Make a trip to GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA to meet the famous life-sized, moving Gundam robot – the RX-78F00 – from the anime! Parked at GUNDAM-DOCK, get a closer view of this 18m-tall robot from the two viewing decks. Check out the adjacent Gundam-Lab where you can experience a live view of what it is like to pilot the Gundam from inside the cockpit as it moves! Exclusive venue souvenirs and

When it comes to the countries of origins of our favourite foods, shows and people, we’re experts. But how good is our geographical knowledge of these places?  Interested in putting our geography skills to the test, The Knowledge Academy quizzed 6,550 people’s knowledge to see which countries we struggle to place on a map the most. Coming in at the top of the list is Indonesia with 83% of

A visit here whisks you back to the 1920s Taisho era. The car-free main street, crossed with arched bridges, is lined with traditional Japanese-style inns with no modern building in sight. Atmospheric gas lights illuminate the town at night, making it more magical in winter when it’s covered in snow. Soaking in the baths will definitely spirit you away into a nostalgic Japanese fairytale. https:/

From classic rollercoasters to other exhilarating rides, there’s no shortage of rides. Turn up the thrill with Takabisha, which begins with a sudden drop into pitch black darkness! Other than its many loops and turns, it currently features the steepest drop angle of all roller coasters in the world – at 121º, it’s beyond vertical! Takabisha is 2 minutes and 40 seconds of pure thrill and

When the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami of 2011 devastated the small town of Kesennuma, large sections of the city were destroyed. To help the city recover, tradesmen and specialists from all over Japan were called to help bring commerce back to the area.Ten years after the deadly earthquake and tsunami that devastated the coastline, Japan's Miyagi Prefecture has grown back stronger and

The Kamigakure inn offers this exclusive experience, having only 8 guest rooms spreaded across multiple buildings in the compound. Explore nearby attractions like the picturesque Takachiho falls and the Kunimiagaoka summit with its views over terraced rice fields. Then, head back to the inn to enjoy a sumptuous meal prepared with local ingredients like the Takachiho wagyu beef and river salmon. 

Airboarding is a fun new snow activity even if you can’t ski or snowboard, because you’ll be lying down and sliding on your belly! After learning the basics on how to steer and brake, you will be ready to go. Since it is an inflatable bodyboard, it is safe and comfortable for people of all ages. Tours are available from Kappa Club, located in Gunma’s Minakami snow resort.https://

Be it a wedding anniversary or a celebratory family occasion, Japan is the perfect place for your memorable events.  Check out this wonderful piece written by CNA Lifestyle on how you can experience a memorable, one-of-a-kind trip in Japan! JAPAN by Japan’s "Indulge in Japan's finest, your lavish retreat" campaign has just begun and we look forward to sharing various useful tips on the finest

Take a trip into the wonderland of ancient volcanoes in the heart of Kyushu.The Aso Geopark is a giant caldera formed by massive eruptions many millennia ago, and still has an active, smoking crater today. This ancient mountainous land is ideal for incredible scenic hiking trips, where you can learn about the area’s natural history and enjoy the scenery as you travel from cooling waterfalls to

The initiative is exclusively designed for the Group’s corporate partners, providing guests with access to a variety of wellness and mindfulness techniques, platforms and experiences which give benefit both when travelling and when working from home.Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has launched a new global initiative to help corporate and meeting travellers maintain a healthy lifestyle and mindful

Marriott International announces the launch of Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy, a program offering meaningful travel across Asia Pacific. Against the backdrop of the global pandemic, and with travelers increasingly aspiring to make a positive impact on the communities they visit whether locally or abroad, the program aims to create opportunities for guests to forge first-hand connections with

Tucked in the forests of Biei, the colour of the Shirogane Blue Pond (Aoiike) can vary from milky blue to deep turquoise depending on the season and weather. Surrounded by a mystical forest that’s reflected on the water on clear days and made dreamingly beautiful by its submerged birch trees, this enchanting pond was actually unintentionally created as a by-product of a dam that was built in the

I am pleased to announce that Issue 5 of Family Holiday Destinations' Digital Magazine is out and free to read!Family Travel magazine is your comprehensive guide to family travel and leisure time. Whether you’re planning a holiday, a day trip or looking for activities to entertain your kids, you’ll find it all here.We explore destinations, within Australia and overseas, which allow families to be

Higashiyama Niseko Village, the newest resort in the prestigious Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio, welcomes guests to Japan's top winter sports destination of Niseko. Located in the country’s northernmost island of Hokkaido, Higashiyama Niseko Village offers an exceptional escape for guests seeking personal and physical exploration. The resort, owned by YTL Hotels, is a stunning ski-in/ski-out

This is Nigel from FREEPLUS Japan,Hope you're all doing fantastic in your country and staying safe.I'm writing you this mail mainly to share little information about Japan and our company and wishing you a happy new year!!2020 was a tough year for all of us in our industry and I believe we are at this point where we are hoping 2021 will be a year of resurrection.To begin 2021, I will share some

In the run-up to ITB Berlin NOW 2021 – which due to the pandemic will be an entirely virtual event – the large-format wall calendar ‘Japan 2021 – Land of the Rising Sun‘ (Weingarten/Athesia Kalenderverlag) was picked for the Travel Calendar Award. This magnificent calendar features unique picture-postcard views, with examples of impressive landscape photography and historical cultural attractions