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06/09/2020

These kind of views could turn anyone into a hiking addict: https://bit.ly/3jpd0MV

04/09/2020

These gorgeous hotels were designed to reflect Hokkaido's snowscapes: https://bit.ly/2EwwGiP

02/09/2020

9 Best Osaka Souvenirs in Shin Osaka Station | LIVE JAPAN travel guide

This is the perfect place for quirky Japanese snacks and souvenirs:

Being a stop on the bullet train’s path, Shin Osaka Station sees plenty of tourists from all over the country. It is a perfect place to get Osaka souvenirs! Here, we’ll be taking a look at the Entrée Marche’s branch in the station to find out what souvenirs are most popular with tourists. The...

30/08/2020

Never-ending fried chicken or endless meat mountain? Take your pick: https://bit.ly/3gvOCXN

28/08/2020

Would you stay in a Japanese beach dome? Glamping Japan style: https://bit.ly/3jk9Idw

26/08/2020

Breakfast in Shibuya: Top 3 Bakery Cafes in Shibuya, Town of 'Bread Wars' | LIVE JAPAN travel guide

It's weird, Japanese bread is so much fluffier and sweeter than back home! Who else thinks so?!

Wondering what to get for breakfast in Shibuya? Turns out, Shibuya is a virtual bakery battle zone. There are countless shops vying for customer attention through strategies such as highly-polished baking techniques, stringently selected ingredients, and meticulously designed bread items that look a...

23/08/2020

I bet you haven't heard of these: https://bit.ly/34bRNl8

23/08/2020

'The Ideal City' 5 Foreigners Reveal Why Life in Hokkaido is the Best! | LIVE JAPAN travel guide

Why did these foreign nationals choose to live in the coldest part of Japan?!

Sapporo is home to many international residents, and municipal data reports that as of February 1, 2020, that number stands at 15,073, exceeding 15,000 for the first time. By nationality China has the highest number at 5,118, followed by Korea with 2,830, and Vietnam accounting 1,608. We asked some....

21/08/2020

Did you know that Japanese crab is... absolutely friggin delicious?! Crab buffets: https://bit.ly/3j1FY5f

21/08/2020

A sukajan is possibly the coolest piece of Japanese clothing: https://bit.ly/3hhDSxI

20/08/2020

If you could only choose one of these ramen, which would you go for? (Yes that's a lemon: https://bit.ly/3aIYegw)

20/08/2020

Which would you head to on your first day in Tokyo - modern or traditional? Decide here: https://bit.ly/3hcQINu

16/08/2020

Lunch And a View For 580 yen!? Weekday Pizza Lunch with Endless Bread in Umeda, Osaka | LIVE JAPAN travel guide

Bottomless bread and a view over beautiful Osaka.

Osaka, also known as the gourmet battle ground, is home to the 580 yen all-you-can-eat bread and drink bar, a lunch that will surely satisfy your heart and stomach! You can enjoy a delicious, kiln-baked pizza lunch from a relaxing space in Umeda, which is within walking distance from JR Osaka Statio...

16/08/2020

Get checked in by a dinosaur and have a mini robot to talk to in your room: https://bit.ly/3fskexe

14/08/2020

Bowl of sushi or local sake? Take your pick: https://bit.ly/2XuUw4P

13/08/2020

Osaka is a popular place for first timers, but there are a few areas you might not know about: https://bit.ly/33rqy5z

13/08/2020

How to Make Okonomiyaki at Home: Challenge Yourself With This Famous Osaka Dish! | LIVE JAPAN travel guide

If you know anything about Japanese food, you might have heard of okonomiyaki! Here's our recipe to make it at home.

Whether your 2020 Japan trip has been put on hold, you’re missing Japan, or you’re simply looking forward to some Japanese food, one of the best ways to experience Japan’s cuisine is to bring it to your own home! Here, we’ll take a look at how to make okonomiyaki, the famous Osaka specialty.

11/08/2020

Which one of these areas would you head to first, top or bottom? Recommended article for more unique neighborhoods:

10/08/2020

Are masks back home this fashionable?! Japan's mask trends: https://bit.ly/3icwbce
(Can you even get masks back home?)

10/08/2020

Working From Home in Japan: What’s It Really Like? | LIVE JAPAN travel guide

Until recently, in Japan working from home was not much more than a dream, so what's it like now that it's a reality?

With so many companies starting to implement remote work for good, how does it differ between countries? Even here at Live Japan we’ve started to work from home, and with our diverse editorial group we thought we’d ask about the situation here compared to their friends back home. We asked our ed...

08/08/2020

This relaxing bear character just wants to make your day even more special:https://bit.ly/3fu7I09 🧸

07/08/2020

Visiting the Mount Fuji Area: Perfect One-Day Itinerary for Kawaguchiko | LIVE JAPAN travel guide

Some people think Mt. Fuji is just about the climbing - but the area makes for a beautiful trip in itself.

As Japan’s tallest and most sacred mountain, Mt. Fuji has been the motif depicted in pictures, cultural items, and various other art forms since ancient times. It is also a major destination for visitors from abroad! Every year the number of tourists visiting Mt. Fuji and its surroundings is stead...

06/08/2020

This cute little town has some incredible snowscapes: https://bit.ly/39UiqvM

06/08/2020

Can you name all three of these dishes? Answers: https://bit.ly/3ichfKO

04/08/2020

If you had a week in Japan, would you stay in Tokyo or go on a day trip like this one: https://bit.ly/33tu0wz

04/08/2020

Why is it That This Japanese Crab Tastes Better Than Any Other Crab? | LIVE JAPAN travel guide

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One of the staple specialties of Hokkaido is by far "kani," or Japanese crab, a very popular dish for both tourists and locals alike. You can enjoy it boiled in salt, or cooked and fried. Among the variety of ways to prepare a crab dish, our focus today is on the special dish called “Kani Shabu-Sh...

03/08/2020

You won your dream trip to Osaka, but you have to stay in one of these - fancy - capsule hotels (https://bit.ly/3fg8eyG) would you do it?

01/08/2020

Even if you don't want to get naked with strangers, Japan's onsen towns are worth it for the atmosphere alone: https://bit.ly/2XaMyOo

31/07/2020

Michelin Star Restaurants & More: 3 Best Okonomiyaki Shops in Dotonbori Osaka | LIVE JAPAN travel guide

Okonomiyaki is usually known as a cheap and fun izakaya dish, so what's it like when one of those cheap and fun dishes gets a michelin star?

Okonomiyaki is one of those Osaka soul foods that you have to try in Dotonbori. There's plenty of toppings to be had, and plenty to go around. The sizzle of mix on the griddle, the scent of the sauce wafting filling the store, the fluttering bonito flakes on top, all of it entices the appetite. When...

31/07/2020

Plushies and Robots to the Rescue! How Japan is Coping with COVID-19 at Restaurants, Hotels and Transportation | LIVE JAPAN travel guide

Robots a red pandas sounds like the way to go.

What COVID-19 measures are being taken at Japan's restaurants, hotels, transportation facilities and the like - and how are Japanese coping with "life with COVID-19?" Based on interviews done by LIVE JAPAN and on official company announcements, we've put together the following to help gain insight i...

29/07/2020

What concerns you most about eating out while covid-19 is still an issue?

29/07/2020

From fish-shaped sweets to fried fish paste, would you try any of these? Quirky Sendai snacks: https://bit.ly/39Jtzzu

27/07/2020

Is Osaka on your dream Japan itinerary?
Top 10 things to do in Osaka: https://bit.ly/3jCivIO

27/07/2020

Japan's Niseko Summer Activities Will Make You Feel Like a Crazy Kid Again | LIVE JAPAN travel guide

Forgotten what it's like to play outdoors like a kid? We have the perfect solution.

Most people imagine winter when talking about Niseko. It is true that many visitors come to Niseko every year to ski on the superb powder snow. However Niseko has its own charm in the summer. There are many outdoor activities for everyone. We will introduce satisfying outdoor activities for summer.

25/07/2020

Thinking about when you can next visit Japan? If it's with your loved one, make sure to add one of these gorgeous hotels to your plans: https://bit.ly/30yXhCV