Hotel Review: the Shangri-la Tokyo has a great location near the Imperial Palace and next to the train station plus a fabulous collection of Asian art.
Travelogue: Exploring Tokyo’s Historic Asakusa District
Sensoji Temple is the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo, It is located in the historic Asakusa district, which was once home to Kabuki theaters and a large Red Light district.
Travelogue: Sightseeing in Tokyo, Japan, by Water Bus and Rickshaw
Sightseeing by rickshaw and water bus in Tokyo, Japan. Rickshaws don't seem to have the same negative connotations in Japan that they do in China.
Hotel Review: Conrad Tokyo Offers Great Views, Great Food, Great Location
Hotel Review: Conrad Tokyo offers two Michelin star restaurants, the city's largest hotel spa, a great location, a expert help with sightseeing.
Travelogue: a Stroll Through Hama Rikyu Park in Tokyo, Japan
Hama Rikyu is a landscaped garden on the shores of Tokyo Bay. In the Edo Period, it was a family garden of the Tokugawa Shogun.
Restaurant Review: Kazahana at the Conrad Tokyo in Japan
Restaurant review: Kazahana Japanese Restaurant at the Conrad Tokyo - proof that sake really does go well with Japanese food.
Top 10 Cities for Taxis – London, New York, and Hong Kong
London, New York, and Hong Kong top the Top !0 list for the world's best taxis.
Japan: Traveling Around the Country in Two Weeks
Mr Yamaguchi decides that the best way for his son to learn English is to let him serve as teenage tour guide for his English tutor from the United States. He decides that the two of them should take a whirlwind trip around the country, traveling by train and bus and staying at youth hostels. The son …
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Cashing in on Your Miles – Without Losing Your Cool (Part One)
With Asia Club miles about to expire, Michael Taylor has to act fast – use them or lose them. But cashing them in isn't a piece of cake. In the end, he succeeds, resulting in a round trip ticket to Bali. This is the first in a four part series. My hard earned miles …
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Japan: Cherry Trees Are Blossoming Early This Year
Generally speaking, cherry blossoms reach full bloom 10 days after they first start opening up. They remain in full bloom for between five and 12 days.