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Japan's Hoshino Resorts Shares How to Enjoy Travelling After the Coronavirus Pandemic

Ryokan

With the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the tourism and travel industries in Japan have been seriously damaged. Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has announced that foreign visitors to Japan in April 2020 compared to the same month in 2019 had declined by 99.9% to 2900 visitors.

Great Prices: 3 Best Restaurants in Ueno For All-you-can-eat Wagyu Yakiniku!

Ueno All You Can Eat
Where to Stay in Sapporo: 5 Select Hotels in Sapporo City

Sapporo / Chitose Hotels
Osaka Tenjin Festival (Tenjin Matsuri): Guide to Events, Schedule and Access to Japan's Major Festival!

Osaka Castle, Tenmabashi, Kyobashi Japanese Festivals (Matsuri)
5 Things That Shocked British Tourists About Kyoto Shrines & Temples

Gion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera Temple Other Sightseeing
Inside Nezu Art Museum: Authentic Japanese Garden in the Heart of Tokyo, an Oasis of Omotesando

Harajuku Gardens
Avoiding the Crowds: Check Out These ‘Undertouristed’ Areas Near Tokyo!

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Forests & Mountains

Shop Like A Local: 20+ Helpful Phrases, Vocabulary & Tips for Japanese Supermarkets!

Many people regard Japanese supermarkets as a must-visit when visiting Japan, because they not only reveal the daily life of Japanese people, but also handy for getting cheap meals and snacks! Here, we will introduce the types of Japanese supermarkets, common words, popular products in Japanese, as well as practical product questions and how to handle checking out. Next time you go to a Japanese supermarket, you can enjoy shopping even if you don’t know Japanese!

Japan Has An Incredible Traditional-Style Starbucks in This Rustic Town

Saitama Suburbs Other Cafes and Sweets
Japanese Housewife Shares Her 9 Favorite Cooking Shortcuts

Harajuku Other Restaurants
So Fluffy! Japan’s Best Pancakes at the Top 3 Cafés in Harajuku and Omotesando!

Harajuku Other Cafes and Sweets
Calling All Japanese Curry Lovers! Nails Almost Good Enough to Eat

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Other Shopping
Japanese Drugstores Are So Different to Back Home! A Deeper Look Into the Success of Pharmacies
Hotels Near Narita Airport Japan: Accommodations for Every Budget!

Narita Hotels

Say Hello to Kitty and Friends at Tokyo’s Cutest Train Station!

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Pop Culture

You won’t find a train station more adorable than this one! The Keio railway company recently unveiled a new look for their Tama-Center Station, featuring some of Sanrio’s most popular characters, including none other than Hello Kitty. From the ticket gates to the station platform, and even a special limited train, I found some of Japan’s cutest characters in the most unexpected places!

Stringraphy at Studio EVE: A Striking and Unique Musical Experience

Shibuya Other Contemporary Arts
Learn the Art of Flower Arrangement at Ohara School of Ikebana

Harajuku Other Traditional Arts
Purikura: Change Yourself Up with Photo Booth Fun!

Arcades
Become a True Gundam Pilot - Stepping into the P.O.D. at a Tokyo Arcade! (Video)

Arcades
[MOVIE] DRUM TAO’S MANGEKYO – a Kaleidoscope of Taiko Drums

Shinagawa Shows
[MOVIE] Navigating Virtual Airspace with Skyart JAPAN

Shinagawa Adventure Activities

JR Osaka Station’s Travel Service Center is multilingual. Let’s take a look at the services they offer travelers in Osaka

Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi Other Sightseeing

If you want to enjoy Osakan cuisine, know how to get to the city’s tourism spots, or if you want to get bargain prices on round trip tickets about Japan, then by all means head for Travel Service Center Osaka in the JR Osaka Station! This multilingual center hands out sightseeing guides, helps with hotel reservations, helps with travel troubles, and fully supports foreign visitors in their travels!

Top 3 Hotels in Amanohashidate With Best Views of Japan's Famous Sightseeing Spot!

Amanohashidate Hotels
Awesome Japan: 5 Popular Things to do in Osaka & Umeda

Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi Downtown
From Tokyo to Niigata: Heading to Sake Country via Joetsu Shinkansen

Niigata And Sado Other Sightseeing
Farm Tomita: Complete Guide to the Breathtaking Hokkaido Lavender Fields You Must See!

Furano / Biei / Sounkyo Other Nature
Day Trip Around Nikko! Get the Most out of Nikko's Famous Sightseeing Spots and World Heritage Site on the Hato Bus!

Nikko Cultural Heritage Sites
Is Japan's Castle Town The One-Pot King?

Himeji, Akashi Japanese Stew (Oden)

See the Influence of the West Live in Action in Osaka's Incredible Public Hall

Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi Other Architecture

Nakanoshima is a vibrant area dating back to ancient times when Osaka was a thriving merchant city. You’ll find retro buildings here, as well as fashionable cafes and restaurants. Osaka City Central Public Hall, which celebrated its 100 anniversary in 2018, is a symbol of this area. The building is still used as a public facility, and it is designated as an “Important national cultural property” for its artistic looks and architecture. We heard that guided visits of the building are available, including a delicious lunch as part of the tour, so we went along to take a look!

Japanese Food Fight! 8 Incredible Fried Dishes You Won't Believe Are From Japan

Other Japanese Food
Japan Awesome Bar Guide: Inside 9 of Tokyo's Best Bars!

Shibuya Bars & Pubs
6 Crazy Facts About Tokyo's Population - Inside the World’s Top Megacity

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas
4 Easy Dinners: How to Make Your Favorite Japanese Rice Dishes Abroad!

Other Japanese Food
'Japanese Drivers...' 5 Weird Things That Shocked a Veteran Taiwanese Traveler About Japan!

Tokyo Station
Exploring the 8 Views of Muroran and Cape Chikyu in Japan's Wild North

Noboribetsu / Lake Toya Other Sightseeing

How Much Money Should I Bring to Japan? Travel Budget for Visiting Tokyo!

Other Sightseeing

Visiting Japan can mean different things to different people, but the kind of trip you will have depends to a large extent on what kind of budget you have and what you are willing, or not willing, to do in order to save money. Luckily, Japan has a lot of different options for a flexible traveler, regardless of whether they want to spend a little money, or a lot.