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Quick travel tip: Just like in the western world, where free tea and coffee is usually provided at hotels, in Japanese hotels green tea is almost always included as part of your room.
Traveler’s of Japan will most likely bypass the pharmacy. But inside the Japanese drug store you’ll find much more than just medicine, toiletries and cosmetics. These stores also stock snacks, drinks and often alcohol, at ...
This was the hotel I first stayed in for my October 2013 Japan travels. The hotel is placed next to a major transit hub, where buses and trains to and from Kansai International Airport are ...
While buying a beer from the “cans shop”, a conveniently placed vending machine on the same floor as your hotel room, is certainly convenient, it’s not your cheapest option. Japanese beer vending machine The cost ...
The setup of Japanese “business” hotels is typically the same. Basic toiletries are included for your stay. The bathrooms all usually follow the same setup: Automatic “washlet” toilet Small shower with a bath Removable shower ...
After staying at many, many Japanese “business” hotels, you get the knack of sorting the good from the bad, smelly, old and dirty. The Hotel New Hankyu Osaka is a good, cheap hotel, centrally located ...
Some travellers are very methodical luggage packers. They make lists of what to include and are forever packing and repacking for the most compact luggage possible. Here’s one tip that will save you a bit ...
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