Japan is an immensely popular destination in the travel community. Everyone wants to walk Shibuya’s busiest street crossing, eat conveyor belt sushi , and live their anime fantasy. However, after living almost a year in Japan, I have realized my favorite part of Japan is not its modern wonders – although they are fascinating. What I love is…
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Best Ryokan in Japan – Spend the Night in a Traditional Japanese Inn
Ryokans have been part of the Japanese culture for centuries and originated to allow travellers an overnight rest on their long journeys. In traditional ryokans you take off your shoes in an “agari-kamachi” and separating each room are sliding paper doors. You will most likely be sleeping on futon and eating on low wooden tables…