JR Kyushu is a railway company first, but – like other railway companies in Japan, they have naturally extended their activities into Hospitality Business and are somehow very successful. “THE BLOSSOM” is their highest brand and in August 2019, JR Kyushu opened “THE BLOSSOM HIBIYA” in Tokyo. It is named […]
“Paradise for middle-aged office workers” – for some reasons, this is how the Shinbashi district is often described… Yes indeed, there are many offices and you’ll find that the myriad of Izakaya (reasonable Japanese style pub), bars are full of middle-aged office workers. But that is not all there is […]
One of the best part of traveling, is eating local delicacies that can only be found there, don’t you agree? So, when I visited the Towada Museum of Contemporary Art, I enjoyed Towada’s local gourmet food: Towada Barayaki! What is Towada Barayaki ? A simple dish of beef ribs and […]
Today, I would like to introduce the cultural event of March, the Hinamatsuri, taking place on March 3rd. Hinamatsuri, a day of celebration for girls and a yearly occasion to pray for the healthy growth and happiness of girls. We display Hina dolls in the house and decorate with Hishimochi […]
At Art Biotop Nasu, an art inn located in an area full of nature on the Nasu Plateau, there is a beautiful water garden where you can relax, just by looking at the trees and forget about the rush of modern times. I was finally blessed with the opportunity to […]
In 1936, at the request of the Japanese government, Kawana Hotel opened as Japan’s first internationally-oriented, English-style resort hotel. With a Golf course and a graceful hotel surrounded by the sea and greenery, it has become a longing hotel loved by many celebrities at home and abroad. At the end […]
Kyoto – it’s definitely one of the most well known cities, not only in Japan, but all over the world. It offers a huge variety of sightseeing spots, an authentic historical atmosphere, world class gourmet food, and much more… So when staying in Kyoto, you want to maximize your limited […]
Afternoon tea is often served at the lounge of luxury hotels in Japan. The elegant time spent chatting with friends and family while enjoying cakes and sandwiches arranged on three-tiered stands, in a calm space with the rich aroma of tea wafting in the air, brings an indescribable sense of […]
What is February 14th? Yes, it’s Valentine’s Day ! On this “Day of Love”, in many countries, men give gifts, roses, etc. to the woman they love… but not in Japan. In Japan, Valentine’s Day is mainly a day for women to give chocolates to men and not just one […]
Shinjuku is one of the major districts in Tokyo and it has many different charms and faces : You’ll find business districts with skyscrapers, including Tokyo Metropolitan Government office, some areas bustling with Restaurants & Bars and very lively in the evening, the shopping area with Department stores & Shopping […]