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Disused schools across Japan transformed into stylish accommodation
With a declining birth rate and depopulation in many rural areas, Japan is seeing an increase in the number of schools that are being forced to close. While this is undoubtedly all rather saddening,...
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Room to swing a hamster: This share house in Roppongi is the cheapest and...
Don’t believe people when they tell you that everyone in Tokyo lives in expensive shoeboxes. Compared to, say, London, where you could literally find yourself living on a pull-out bed in some...
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We bunk up in “bookstore hotel” Book and Bed Tokyo on opening night
Ever since we heard about the opening of a bookstore-themed hotel with sleeping quarters built into its wooden bookshelves, we’ve been keeping a close eye out for updates, and were actually lucky...
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The “Venice of Japan” in Kyoto: a secret destination tourists don’t know...
If you’re looking for a spectacular tourist destination without all the tourists, you’ll want to visit Kyoto’s sleepy little fishing town that floats on the sea. Located on the shore of Ine Bay in...
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The Bat Cave apartment: a unique place to stay in Shibuya, Tokyo
Ever wondered where Bruce Wayne would crash during a visit to Tokyo? You’d find him here in the Bat Cave, of course, and now you can stay here too! The unique apartment is available for short-term...
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We spend a night at Shibuya’s new Nadeshiko Hotel—a capsule hotel for women only
We recently visited the new Nadeshiko Hotel and were truly impressed. Find out what this women-only capsule hotel has to offer! With ever increasing tourism to Japan, it’s hard to snag a decent hotel...
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Akihabara’s first capsule hotel for women only set to open later this month
The otaku haven’s first women-only capsule hotel will celebrate its opening with an anime collaboration. For a long time Japan’s capsule hotels have predominantly been for men only, but with the...
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Airbnb listing in Japan reveals travel destination with exclusive use of huge...
Sleep in a traditional Japanese house while surrounded by rice paddies, beaches, tree-houses, zip lines and a lighthouse on your very own private island. When it comes to urban areas and big cities in...
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Sleep with anime stars at this Akihabara capsule hotel for women
The new hotel caters to the desires of anime fans with a series of intimate capsules. Akihabara Bay Hotel has been open for just a few months and already it’s become a hot topic online for its unique...
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Japanese love hotel makes plans to apply for Guinness World Record
The reason for their entry will surprise you. Travellers to Japan can enjoy a huge variety of different accommodation options, including tiny capsules with anime characters, luxurious ryokan stays,...
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Sleep in a bookshelf at the new bookstore-themed hostel in Kyoto
This brand new space has 5,000 books for guests to read, a special bar stocked with local beers, and bunks inside the shelves to sleep in. Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto has inspired writers and...
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Tomaya: The old Japanese inn that only accepts reservations by post
The mysterious guesthouse is so unique it has a slew of repeat guests who have fallen in love with its rustic charms. From capsule hotels to comic-themed AirBnBs and bookstore hostels, there’s no...
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We visit the breathtaking “House of Light” in the Japanese countryside
With an “Outside-in” room and a bath lit by fibre optics, this is one of Japan’s most unique places to stay. From capsule hotels to atmospheric inns and private island stays, visitors to Japan can...
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Crowdfunding campaign aims to revitalise disaster region by opening abandoned...
The eerie ruins of this once-thriving amusement park look set to become Japan’s next unusual place to visit. In Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, a theme park called Kejonuma Leisure Land has been...
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Glamping Okinawan style: a unique way to get in touch with nature in Japan【Pics】
The “glamorous camping” experience comes to Okinawa with luxurious tents and amazing views that will have you wanting to stay here forever. We’ve featured some unusual accommodation options from...
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Magical, Hogwarts-inspired interior makes this inn a must-stay for your next...
The Expected Inn is really quite unexpected! With a sudden influx of foreign visitors to Japan in recent years, some areas of the country are finding that there’s a shortage of hotel facilities...
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Stay at the Nara Juvenile Prison hotel in Japan in 2020
First look at the guest rooms and dining areas set to appear at the historic Meiji-era complex. People looking for a unique place to stay are really spoilt for choice in Japan, with options ranging...
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What it’s like inside a $3,000 a night Japanese hotel room 【Video】
The palatial room can be found at a hotel that accommodates the Japanese Emperor on his travels. From converted prisons to capsule hotels, Japan has plenty of accommodation options on offer for...
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Can a woman have a good time at a Japanese love hotel on her own? Our...
A relaxing Zen-like experience or a lonely, tear-inducing night surrounded by sex toys? In Japan, it’s no secret that love hotels are synonymous with lovemaking. With unusual features like vibrating...
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Budget accommodation in Japan lets you stay for less than 18 bucks a night!
Clean, new and with lots of available extras, this is a fantastic option for savvy travellers. Over the years, we’ve scoured the country to find the best value accommodation deals, trying everything...
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