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  It is widely considered amongst the gaming community worldwide that Japan is the mecca of video games. Japan has a long history of being at the forefront of the industry with companies like Nintendo, Sony and Square Enix dominating the competition. Many collectors all over the world travel to Japan now to buy the old school games from their childhoods or to complete their extensive […]

August 2020 Chey, Destination, Shopping, Things to do, Tokyo

  After spending a few days exploring one of the busiest cities in the world, you may feel in need for some more natural landscapes. Thanks to extensive public transportation networks, beautiful hikes are only one ride away from busy Tokyo. These are the 5 that I like most, all done in one day. Pack your hiking shoes and read on!     Mt Mitake    Mt […]

August 2020 Aude, Destination, Hiking, Outdoor, Tokyo

  Despite the decline of amusement arcades in the Western world, Japan’s Game Centres have increased in popularity from the 1960s to present and have become a part of the culture. Experience it for yourself on your next trip to Japan!     What are Game Centres?    A Game Centre, or (amusement) arcade, holds a variety of different game machines and experiences designed to entertain. In […]

July 2020 Destination, Emily, Entertainment, Things to do, Tokyo

  A lot of people think that it is easy to find places to buy souvenirs in Tokyo because there are millions of shops there. Fair enough… but it used to be very difficult for me to find the right places to buy souvenirs for my Aussie friends.   Then, one of my friends from Tokyo suggested where to go for great souvenir shopping. Her advice is perfect!  So, let me […]

June 2020 Destination, Shopping, Tak, Tokyo, Travel tips

    Japan is not a budget destination to many regards, and even a local like me easily agrees with that. When traveling with your family, spendings in Tokyo can add up quickly. Let me introduce to you 5 great parks in Tokyo for a lovely family time!   Ueno Park    Ueno Park is one of the oldest parks in Japan, and it was established […]

March 2020 Family, Nature, Park, Sakura Cherry Blossoms, Tak, Tokyo

    Tokyo is well known as a shopping paradise. With a large variety of shops and long opening hours, you have many hours of fun ahead. The plethora on offer can be overwhelming, and if you are not looking for the obvious, a little guidance is crucial. Let’s have a look at where to find great vintage shops in Harajuku!     Behind Harajuku: ‘Ura Hara’ […]

Kimono, Shopping, Tokyo

Hi, We have just returned from our 18 day holiday in Japan. I just wanted to let you know it was the perfect itinerary for us. Our wish list was all ticked off and we feel like our schedule was well planned and timed out for the days we had. I was travelling with my two teenage girls and 10 yr old son, and we all […]

February 2015 Food, Gardens, Mount Fuji, Nature, Ryokan, Snow Monkies, Tea Ceremony, Temples and Shrines, Tokyo

Hi Paul, Just got into Tokyo, and back into the world of free hotel WiFi. The ryokans may be terrific, but wi-fi isn’t one oftheir strengths.. So far, it has been terrific! All connections worked really well. Everything is so much easier than when I was in Japan last time, about 100 years ago. Lots of English spoken; buses, trains, subways all do signs and announcements in English now. Before there was none […]

April 2014 Countryside, Hiroshima, Hotel, Onsen Hot Spring, Ryokan, Tokyo

Hi Peta Just emailing to let you know that Daniel and I had a fantastic time in Japan, the skiing at Hakuba was awesome, the accommodation was great, the owners of the lodge made us feel very welcome and it was lovely to share stories/information in the common lounge/dining room with everyone else, lots of fun. All of the hotels you booked were great to stay […]

April 2014 Castle, Food, Hotel, Kyoto, Skiing and Snow Boarding, Temples and Shrines, Tokyo

Dear Olivia My husband and I have just returned from travelling around the world for the past 9 weeks. Our final port of call was Japan . Normally independent travellers, we decided that by the ninth week of our holiday, we would prefer to have someone do some organising for us which is when I was lucky enough to see your advertisement in the Sunday Age. […]

June 2013 Hotel, Museum, Tokyo, Tour

Hi Tony,   I just wanted to pass on some feedback regarding your wholesaler manager Clem Kueh. I am heading off to Japan next month for a cruise and wanted to have a small stop in Tokyo before and after my trip. I know very little about Tokyo, but I found Clem to be extremely helpful. He took the time explaining things to me in a […]

June 2013 Tokyo, Travel Agents and Wholesale

Hello Eri,I’m not sure if you remember me but you helped organize my recent visit to Japan and I met up with you at your workplace one morning to collect documents etc just before I left. I returned from Japan last Friday and I just wanted to let you know that I had a great time and to thank you for all your help.All went very smoothly , the […]

June 2013 Castle, Countryside, Hotel, Kyoto, Museum, Studio Ghibli Museum, Tokyo, Tour

Hi Eri,   I just wanted to tell you that my daughter and I had a fantastic time in Japan. It was one of the best holidays I have ever had and I can’t thank you enough for organizing everything for me. Everything was perfect and with your instructions we had no trouble finding our way around Tokyo and Kyoto. It was an amazing experience. Thank […]

May 2013 Kyoto, Tokyo

Morning Emerald,I would like to thank you for your time and effort in putting together our travel Itinerary to Japan during a demanding high season on a short notice, as well as putting up with my particular preferences. You have pretty much saved the trip.Peter and I had a wonderful holiday and enjoyed touring the cities using the impressive train service without any problems.The impressive hotels […]

May 2013 Hotel, Kyoto, Tokyo, Tour

To whom it may concern, My husband Malcolm and I have just completed a wonderful holiday in Japan,  an 8 Day Sunrise Combination tour from Tokyo. We wish to congratulate all staff within the Japan Tour Company for their fantastic service during our Tour. All guides, hotel staff, taxi drivers, just everyone, were exceptional and the details such as meeting and greeting, placing us on trains, […]

April 2013 Hotel, Tokyo, Tour