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4 All-Inclusive Resorts Near Sendai: Relax at Onsen Hot Springs & Unwind in Tohoku

Other Surrounding Areas Of Miyagi Ryokan

All-inclusive accommodation allows travel without concern for extra costs like food, drinks, activities, and services. They make budgeting easy and are popular with both Japanese and international tourists alike. We’ll introduce four all-inclusive accommodations within a 2.5 hour drive from Sendai, the capital of the Tohoku region of northern Japan, to help get your luxury Japan vacation on point!

5 Selected Glamping Spots in Hokkaido: Enjoy the Outdoors in Style

Sapporo / Chitose Unique Hotels
Asakusa Sanja Matsuri (May 20-22, 2022): Inside One of Tokyo's Greatest Festivals

Asakusa Japanese Festivals (Matsuri)
Outdoor Dining in Osaka: 3 Terrace Restaurants to Enjoy Osaka’s Iconic Night Scenery

Osaka Castle, Tenmabashi, Kyobashi Other Restaurants
10 Best Places for Cherry Blossoms Near Kobe: Where and When to See Sakura in 2022

Kobe, Sannomiya, Kitano Spring
5 Trains for Seeing Cherry Blossoms in Tohoku: Enjoy Japan's Spring Scenery

Other Surrounding Areas Of Miyagi Landscapes
We Accept the '120-Min All-You-Can-Eat' Hokkaido Wagyu Challenge in Susukino, Sapporo

Sapporo / Chitose Yakiniku

Moominvalley Park: Everything You Need to Know About Japan's Dreamy Theme Park (2022 Edition)

Saitama Suburbs Theme Parks

Moominvalley Park opened in March 2019 by Miyazawa Lake in Hanno, Saitama. A Japan-first, the park allows visitors to dive into the world of Moomin, and is always bustling with families, couples, and friends enjoying the jovial atmosphere and fun attractions. For this article, the LIVE JAPAN editorial team visited Moominvalley Park to discover what you can do, see, eat, and buy, along with how to get there!

Hello Kitty Smile: Awaji Island Resort and Attraction That Grown-Up Fans Will Love (Tickets & More)

Awaji Island, Maiko Theme Parks
Awesome Gift Ideas! 5 Handy Japanese Kitchen Gadgets From BicCamera

Ikebukuro Electronics Stores
Adorable Animal-Themed Desserts at Shiroi Koibito Park: Enjoy a Drink with a Long-Tailed Tit Design!

Sapporo / Chitose Theme Parks
Go To Travel Campaign Update! How It Works: A Basic Guide for Foreign Residents of Japan (May 2022)
Inside Onitsuka Tiger: Japan’s Iconic Sneaker Embracing Traditional Craftsmanship

Harajuku Clothing Stores
Tabletop Yakitori Grill!? 5 Must-Have Japanese Kitchen Appliances For Those Short On Time

Akihabara Electronics Stores

Become a True Gundam Pilot - Stepping into the P.O.D. at a Tokyo Arcade! (Video)

Arcades

Japan and robots go together like a hotdog and mustard. One of the nation’s most famous robot exports is known worldwide simply as “Gundam.” What started out as an anime has become a huge franchise with its own games, movies, and even a life-sized statue in Tokyo’s Odaiba. What many people don’t know, however, is that there is a way to pilot your very own Gundam robot!

Learn the Art of Flower Arrangement at Ohara School of Ikebana

Harajuku Other Traditional Arts
Purikura: Change Yourself Up with Photo Booth Fun!

Arcades
[MOVIE] DRUM TAO’S MANGEKYO – a Kaleidoscope of Taiko Drums

Shinagawa Shows
[MOVIE] Achieve Your Cosplay Dreams at Cosplay Studio Crown!

Akihabara Culture Experience
Stringraphy at Studio EVE: A Striking and Unique Musical Experience

Shibuya Other Contemporary Arts
[MOVIE] A Japanese Drum Experience at TAIKO-LAB

Shibuya Other Sightseeing

10 Must-See Attractions Near Mount Fuji For Spring 2022

Mt. Fuji Rivers, Lakes & Canyons

At long last, spring has arrived! And what better way to enjoy it than visiting some new and exciting attractions near Mount Fuji? From the brilliant moss phlox fields, to the brand-new Peter Rabbit English Garden, to the popular Fuji-Q Highland theme park, fun awaits you this Spring 2022!

Shinagawa Aquarium: All You Need to Know for a Fun Tokyo Trip (Recommendations & Photo Spots)

Shinagawa Other Sightseeing
Stay in Luxury Right by Tokyo - 4 All-Inclusive Hotel Plans in the Kanto Region!

Hakone / Odawara Hotels
Autumn Colors at Their Finest! 3 Select Hotels & Ryokan Near Tokyo With Stunning Fall Foliage Views

Hakone / Odawara Ryokan
Cool Down in the Hot Summer! 10 Refreshing Places to Visit in Kyoto in Summer

Kyoto Station, To-ji Temple Shrines
25 Kyoto Highlights: See, Eat, and Shop Your Way Through Kyoto!

Kyoto Station, To-ji Temple Other Sightseeing
Top 10 Foods You Can Buy in an Osaka Supermarket: Take Home Dishes Loved by Locals as a Souvenir!

Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi Grocery Stores

Kyoto Momiji: 5 Stunning Places to See Fall Colors in Kyoto

Kyoto Station, To-ji Temple Parks

Autumn in Kyoto is a beautiful, vibrantly colored season thanks to the many hues of autumn foliage. Momiji is the word for the Japanese maple leaves colored red in the fall, and are a symbol for Japanese autumn. Kyoto momiji, in particular, are well known for their spectacular show, and crowds of people head to the city's many temples and shrines to catch the scenery at its best. Here we will introduce some of the best areas in Kyoto to catch the momiji, from the mainstream spots to lesser-known hidden gems.

7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson: An Insider’s Guide to Japan’s Three Giant Convenience Stores!

Asakusa
Kamakura Day Trip Ideas: Trainspotting and traveling along the quaint Enoden Railway!

Kamakura Other Townscapes
5 Reasons Why Japan Is Said To Be Beautiful

Akihabara
10 Reasons Why We Love 'Shitamachi', Tokyo’s Traditional Downtown Areas!

Asakusa Old Towns (Shitamachi)
Visiting a Japanese Shinto Shrine – Everything You Need to Know, Step by Step! (Video)

Ueno Shrines
Kumano Sanzan: Visit the Land of Gods on a Journey to Wakayama Prefecture

Kumano Kodo, Shingu, Shirahama Shrines

What is Robatayaki? Discover Japan's Ultimate Grilling Experience

Kushiro Other Japanese Food

Robatayaki is a Japanese cooking method where ingredients are grilled in front of restaurant guests. Translated directly as "fireside-cooking," robatayaki is said to have originated in Sendai City in the Tohoku region. Once it reached Kushiro City in eastern Hokkaido, a region rich in seafood, it spread throughout Japan. Here, we look at the long-established robatayaki restaurant, Robata, in Kushiro City to explore the history of robatayaki and how it is served.