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Modern Ryokan: Kishi-Ke, Kamakura
“Modern Ryokan kishi-ke” embodies the Zen teaching of “chisoku” - the concept of finding mindful contentment and harmony with one’s lot...
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Jun 26, 20232 min read
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Wanoi. Kakunodate, Akita Prefecture
Wanoi is an upscale concept “hotel” comprising three perfectly restored old buildings scattered around Kakunodate town. Wanoi - an...
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Jun 22, 20232 min read
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Hishiya Ryokan, Kyoto by the Sea
Hishiya is a quaint little Ryokan in the ancient castle town of Fukuchiyama, in Kyoto prefecture. The driving ethos of the local owner is...
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Jun 22, 20232 min read
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Kyoto by The Sea – 2022 WTM Responsible Travel Winner
Kyoto by the Sea: Responsible Tourism for Ine Bay, one of Japan’s Most Beautiful Villages Kyoto by The Sea and Japan-san won a ‘One to...
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Mar 2, 20236 min read
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The UK’s Top Travel Trends - Japan offers the answers
How Japan can help you benefit from the UK’s Top Travel Trends Ask affluent travellers where they would most like to travel and Japan...
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Mar 2, 20233 min read
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Is it possible to travel responsibly in a major city? Tokyo shows the way.
(link to PDF request at end of article) It’s probably no surprise that most of the awards for Responsible Travel go to destinations...
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Mar 2, 20232 min read
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Return to travel - Update on Europe and the USA
The hope of summer getaways is encouraging, as a majority of Europeans (56%) say they will go on holiday by the end of August 2021. Most...
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May 13, 20212 min read
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Tour operator profile - Audley Travel (UK and USA)
History First established in 1996 (and originally called ‘Asian Journeys), Audley Travel are now one of the UK’s largest and most...
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May 13, 20214 min read
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Attracting the most valuable travellers
Who are most valuable and important groups of travellers to attract from Europe and the USA? We've profiled six key groups. In the UK,...
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May 13, 20214 min read
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WHICH TRAVELLERS WILL RETURN FIRST?
There are some clear signs about who Japan's first post-COVID visitors will be. Even the most pessimistic amongst us accept that the...
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Nov 4, 20208 min read
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THE REGENERATION TREND
An opportunity for forward-thinking travel companies? We need to engage the brain to take advantage of the latest trend in wellness In...
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Nov 4, 20202 min read
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