Archive for Category: "Japan"
Luxe Lavs: Relax and Ryokan
Sometimes to find the world’s most surprising hotel bathrooms you need to go overseas and even travel back in time, in a sense. In Japan, a ryokan (旅館) is a type of traditional Japanese inn that originated in the Edo period (1603–1868), which served travelers along Japan’s roadways. Find out what makes the ryokan bathing experience [...]
Hotel News You Can Use: Summer Renovations, Openings & Festivals
Spring has come and gone and so too has spring cleaning. In terms of hotel news you can use, this means renovations, renovations and more renovations. Check out Lily J. Kosner’s round-up of this month’s hotel news you can use. This June we’ve got suites themed after beauty queens and baseball teams on top of [...]
Slideshow: The Best Places for Bookstore Browsing
Getting lost in a great bookstore is almost as good as getting lost in a great book. Independent bookstores are one of the first spots Peter visits in a city. He goes not just for few new additions to his library, but to get a sense of local authors and culture. Not only can you [...]
Recovery Spotlight: Sendai 14 Months After the Tsunami
More than a year after the tragic tsunami and earthquake in Japan, it may surprise you to see that there are still sobering reminders of the devastation. Peter recently traveled to Sendai, an area that was hit hard by the tsunami. Throughout Sendai, you can see evidence of the natural disaster. From the economic loss [...]
Savvy Souvenirs: Shopping in Japan
We all go shopping when we travel, but sometimes it’s hard to find the perfect souvenir that reflects a culture but is not sold on every street corner. Travel correspondent Alyssa Caverley’s Savvy Souvenirs report heads to Tokyo. Go beyond hello kitty to see an ancient and authentic part of Japanese culture you can bring [...]
Slideshow: A Foodie’s Tour Through Kyoto, Japan
Attention to detail and coaxing the best out of ingredients are hallmarks of Japanese cooking. Americans take pride in eating naturally and locally, something the Japanese have pursued for generations. Traveling foodie, David Latt, takes us along with him in Kyoto as he has lunch at a Zen monastery, explores the Diamaru food court, dines [...]
Voluntourism Spotlight: JEN in Tohoku, Japan
This week’s Voluntourism Spotlight is inspired by Peter’s trip to Sendai for the World Travel and Tourism Council’s annual summit. More than a year after the tragic tsunami in Japan, the devastation is still staggering. The picture on the left is taken on the outskirts of the city, where thousands of headstones and urns of [...]
Travel Deals: Hotels Helping Japan, Winter In Italy & Event Ticket Discounts
When Japan was hit with an earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown this spring, many travelers from around the world looked for ways to help. Now, some travel companies are devising ways for travelers to direct their dollars to helping Japan. Find out how in this week’s travel deals roundup. One well-known way to save on [...]
