When talking about traditional Japanese architecture, the usual features that come to mind are wooden foundations and walls, rooms divided by sliding doors, and thatched roofs. Throughout the country’s history, various construction methods and techniques have been formulated as a result of outside influences or major historical events. When Buddhism was brought to Japan in [...]

Yamadera is a temple area situated on the mountains of Yamagata City. Literally translated as “Mountain Temple”, it is a historical treasure best known for being the site where Basho, a famous haiku poet, wrote his “ah this silence / sinking into rocks / voice of cicada” haikyu in 1689; the Risshaku-ji, which is a [...]

Tokyo is one of the biggest and most populous cities in the world, and it welcomes millions of tourists from all over the world every year. Being composed of 23 wards, several towns, villages and cities, selecting accommodation for your first trip can be tricky. Here are the best neighbourhoods to stay in: [...]

Sitting on the northern portion of the Hida plateau in Gifu Prefecture, Hida is a small city less than 800 square kilometres in area. It is home to dense forests, two rivers – the Miya River on its western side and the Takahara River on the east – and surrounded by mountains that are as [...]

Staying connected to the internet will not be a problem while in Japan. There are many avenues available for you to access reliable internet and wi-fi so you can keep in contact with family and friends, check your e-mails and more, even if you are on the road. At Your Accommodation Internet access [...]