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May 16, 2017 update
Kyoto Onsen Ryokan Map – Arashiyama, Kameoka Yunohana, Takao, Ohara, Lake Biwa (Ogoto)
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November 22, 2018 update
The heart and soul of Japanese hot spring – Onsen as a place for cleansing yourself
People from over the world come to this nation to enjoy Japanese hot spring, or onsen, but many of them have some kind of…
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March 20, 2019 update
Introduction to Japanese-style room “washitsu” at onsen ryokans
Introduction to Japanese-style room “washitsu” at onsen ryokans
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March 20, 2019 update
Excellent Japanese cultural experience at onsen ryokans – get the most out of casual kimono “yukata”
Different from modern western-style hotels in cities, onsen ryokans are places where elements of traditional…
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April 26, 2019 update
Hidden Hot Spring Resort Near Osaka – A Travelogue of The Awaji Island Onsen – Part 1
Awaji Island Onsen is a great hidden hot spring resort near Kansai International Airport, Osaka and Kobe. I took a tour…
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April 26, 2019 update
Hidden Hot Spring Resort Near Osaka – A Travelogue of The Awaji Island Onsen – Part 2
Day Two. Heading to the pier for Uzushio (whirlpool) Cruise. On the morning of the second day, I drove 50 minutes to the…
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April 26, 2019 update
Hidden Hot Spring Resort Near Osaka – A Travelogue of The Awaji Island Onsen – Part 3
Day Three. Heading to North Awaji. On the third day, I travelled by taxi to several tourist spots, and moved towards the north…
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July 11, 2018 update
Enjoying Mt. Fuji, ocean and hot spring at the same time – 2-day trip of Izu-Toi Onsen and Shuzenji Onsen making use of Shinkansen
When speaking about sightseeing of Mt. Fuji, many people may think of the famous Kawaguchi Onsen in Yamanashi. Here I…
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January 1, 2019 update
Japan Seasonal Topics – January
On the morning of 1 January, Japanese families put traditional New Year foods called “osechi” on their…
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March 21, 2019 update
Japan Seasonal Topics – April (spring)
On the morning of 1 January, Japanese families put traditional New Year foods called “osechi” on their…
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August 28, 2023 update
Biwako Hanakaido: A Popular Ryokan in the Kansai (Kyoto) Area – Visit Diary Part 1
From check-in to entering the washitsu with open-air bath (first day) – Arriving at Ogotoonsen Station, 20 minutes from Kyoto…
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March 8, 2016 update
1. From Sapporo to Furano – A Tour of the Magnificent Scenery in Furano, Tomamu, and Biei with Ping-ping. Private road trip in Hokkaido.
Starting out from New Chitose Airport, Ping-ping is about to set out on a trip to experience the magnificent s…..
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