It is no secret that the Japanese love nature. Tucked amidst the skyscrapers, temples and shrines of Tokyo, lie a number of lush spaces that offer an escape from the concrete jungle. These 6 enchanting parks in Tokyo are worth exploring if you would like to stroll, have a picnic…
Best way to experience a culture in a foreign country? It’s got to be food. According to a survey on millennial travellers, 69% said that food was a significant factor in deciding where to go on a vacation – and food tourism is trending in response. Across the world, Instagrammers…
Places like these make you wonder if heaven is a place on earth. 1. Angkor Wat, Cambodia Book a trip to Cambodia There’s a reason why travellers swarm to this ancient temple complex in Cambodia. Magnificent and mysterious, the UNESCO World Heritage is the ultimate symbol of the Khmer Kingdom.…
Tokyo – the capital city of Japan with cyber-savvy infrastructure, sophisticated railways, expensive retail malls, bizarre fashion and gorgeous food. Speaking of food, Tokyo also has another fascinating sub-culture: it is home to many themed cafes and restaurants. Some are so weird and out there that they have gotten the…
1) The Green Leaf, Niseko Village Located in Niseko United Ski Area at the base of Mount Annupuri, Green Leaf offers ski-to-door access and natural hot-spring baths. The stylish rooms have nature views, free Wi-Fi and a sofa. The newly renovated rooms at The Green Leaf Niseko Village feature beautiful…
1. Bie-cho Located in the Kamigawa District of Hokkaido, Bie-cho’s rolling hills and spectacular landscape have earned it the well deserved nickname of “Japan’s most beautiful village.” Bie-cho’s most famous spot, the Blue Pond, was picked as one of the wallpaper images for Apple Macs. 2. Rusutsu Resort Located at…
1) Mandarin Oriental Tokyo Featuring fine restaurants and an award-winning spa on the 37th floor, the Mandarin Oriental provides 5-star luxury in the historic Nihonbashi area in the heart of Tokyo. Among the most spacious in Tokyo, the rooms showcase gorgeous city views. The Mitsukoshimae subway station and JR Shin-Nihonbashi…
TOKYO — Climbers who reach the summit of Mount Fuji will now be able to share their achievement via free Wi-Fi. A Japanese mobile phone network says it will begin offering the service Friday at eight hotspots on Japan’s most famous mountain, including the 3,776-meter (12,389-foot) summit. The initiative is…