Author: Locals in Japan

  • 13 Best Onsen and Hot Spring Hotels in Hokkaido (Jan 2025)

    13 Best Onsen and Hot Spring Hotels in Hokkaido (Jan 2025)

    Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost main island, is a winter wonderland and natural paradise boasting an abundance of hot springs. This guide highlights six remarkable onsen towns and 13 Best Onsen Hotels in Hokkaido, all carefully curated by local Japanese experts, ensuring you can trust and feel confident in your choices.♨️ Best Hot Springs in Hokkaido When…

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  • MIMARU: Award-Winning, Family-Friendly Hotel (Nov 2024 Update)

    MIMARU: Award-Winning, Family-Friendly Hotel (Nov 2024 Update)

    If your Japan trip itinerary includes Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, and you’re looking for a hotel perfect for family or group travel, MIMARU Hotel is the ideal choice. With 90% of its guests being international visitors, primarily families, this popular hotel welcomes travelers from around the world daily, ensuring language barriers are not a concern.…

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  • Best 6 New Hotel in Hokkaido opening 2024 (Oct 2024)

    Best 6 New Hotel in Hokkaido opening 2024 (Oct 2024)

    Do you like Hokkaido? For me, I LOVE Hokkaido! I’ve been there for 10+ times and still in love. The food is fresh and delicious, the air is clean, and the snowy landscapes are stunningly beautiful. No statistics, but most Japanese love Hokkaido for the reasons above. And now, there’s even more reason to fall…

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  • 15 Best All Inclusive Resorts in Japan 2024

    15 Best All Inclusive Resorts in Japan 2024

    All-inclusive resorts in Japan may be less common. We must tell you guys that if you’re picturing places like Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana’s Caribbean paradise in Japan, we must face the reality that there’s none in Japan.🤣 But don’t worry! Japanese resorts offer unique experiences like relaxing onsen (hot springs) and amazing local cuisine. In…

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  • Japan Digital Nomad Visa 2024: Complete Guide for Remote Workers

    Japan Digital Nomad Visa 2024: Complete Guide for Remote Workers

    Japan has recently introduced a new Japan digital nomad visa, effective from April 1, 2024, opening its doors to a new wave of foreign visitors. This visa is particularly attractive to digital nomads who can enter Japan visa-free and meet the annual income requirement of 10 million yen (approximately USD annual 75K). If you’re a…

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  • 13 Long Term Stays in Tokyo (Jan 2025)

    13 Long Term Stays in Tokyo (Jan 2025)

    Tokyo is a mega city with many attractions, so you cannot experience everything in a short time. Here is the list of 13 Best Long Term Stays in Tokyo from a local perspective for those who want to stay for a long time. We also describe the points to consider when choosing a place to…

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  • Top 11 Budget Hotel Chains in Tokyo 2024

    Top 11 Budget Hotel Chains in Tokyo 2024

    Discover Tokyo’s top 11 budget-friendly hotel chains for 2024. This comprehensive guide covers affordable accommodations in prime locations like Shinjuku, Asakusa, and Ueno. Learn about popular Japanese hotel chains offering comfort and value, from Dormy Inn’s hot springs to MIMARU’s family-friendly suites. Find your perfect Tokyo stay without breaking the bank.

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  • 12 Best Family Friendly Hotel in Hakone

    12 Best Family Friendly Hotel in Hakone

    Discover 12 top family-friendly hotels in Hakone for 2024. From luxury ryokans with private onsen to resorts with kid-specific amenities, find the perfect stay across Gora, Kowakudani, Owakudani, Hakone Yumoto, Sengokuhara, and Lake Ashi. Enjoy hot springs, spacious rooms, and kids’ meals for a memorable family getaway.

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  • 14 Best Affordable places to stay in Shinjuku (Jan 2025)

    14 Best Affordable places to stay in Shinjuku (Jan 2025)

    Looking for budget hotels in Shinjuku? You came to the perfect post! As a local Japanese living in Tokyo for 20+ years and absolutely loving Shinjuku, let me share the best budget hotels that only a local would know! (See full profile here.) This guide reveals 14 Best Budget Hotels in Shinjuku, putting you right…

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  • 12 Best Family Friendly Hotels in Sapporo (Dec 2024)

    12 Best Family Friendly Hotels in Sapporo (Dec 2024)

    Planning a family trip to Sapporo? Discover the top 12 family-friendly hotels for 2024 and 2025, perfect for international visitors with kids. From luxury stays to budget-friendly options, find accommodations with spacious family rooms, kids’ play areas, and convenient amenities like in-room microwaves. Explore the best places to stay in Sapporo for an unforgettable Hokkaido…

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