APA Hotels in Japan are an affordable range of accommodation often in convenient locations. If you are looking for cheap hotels in Japan close to stations or near landmarks, APA Hotels might be for you. APA stands for ‘Always Pleasant Amenities’ and their room sizes vary greatly (although they are all generally quite small but […]
Author Archives: planmyjapan
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Feb
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Have you seen the ‘roarsome’ Lion Head shrine in Osaka – Namba Yasaka shrine? One of the most unusual and beautiful temples in the whole of Japan, the Namba Yasaka Shinto shrine is a top thing to do in Osaka. Namba Yasaka shrine has a huge 12 metre lion head that is said to swallow […]
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Feb
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Have you seen the wolf man of Dotonbori in Osaka? A mythical (and often musical) mascot of mystery wearing a blue hooded coat and wolf-mask, Dotonbori’s Wolfen is a weird and wonderful thing to see in Osaka. From waving at the passengers on the Tomburi River Cruises to removing dirt from Osaka’s streets (literallly, like […]
CONVENIENCE STORES, OSAKA, QUIRKY JAPAN
Cult of Dragon Quest Lawson – a themed convenience store, Osaka
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Feb
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2025 update – the Dragon Quest Lawson in Osaka has now closed. Game on! We loved themed convenience stores so when he heard about a Dragon Quest themed Lawson in Osaka, we just knew we had to visit for ourselves. A novel thing to do in Nipponbashi, the DragonQuest themed konbini will bring out your […]
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Feb
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Heard about the ‘underground’ ninja bar in Tokyo? Asakusa is known being a historic neighbourhood and for the Senso-ji temple, but beneath its streets lies a very unique and unusual thing to do in Tokyo – the subterranean NinjaBar, Tokyo’s top themed ninja bar. A sake and beer bar operated by a secretive and stealthy […]
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Feb
Feb
Say yes to Yokohama, Japan’s second biggest city which has transformed its historic port area into a huge array of attractions. From Japan’s largest Chinatown to the gorgeous Red Brick Warehouse, there are so many things to do in Yokohama. So what is Yokohama famous for? From cable cars to craft beer bars, Ferris wheels […]
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Feb
Feb
Kanpai – or should that be ‘Prost’? We’re raising a glass to Ginza Lion Beer Hall in Tokyo, Japan’s oldest beer hall (and of the best nights out in the city too). A trip to Tokyo Ginza Lion Beer Hall is like taking a step back in time. A world away from the shiny skyscrapers […]
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Feb
Feb
‘Kanpai’ to the Kirin Brewery Tour in Yokohama, Japan – a fun and cheap way to try lots of Japanese beers and walk around an actual brewery, learning about the brewing process. Many Asian breweries offer brewery tours but the Yokohama Kirin Brewery Tour is one of the best beer and tasting tours in Japan. […]
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Feb
Feb
Oodles of instant noodles! No trip to Yokohama in Japan is complete without a trip to the famous Nissin Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama. An interactive experience inspired by Japan’s iconic original instant noodles, the Cup Noodles Museum is a must visit for any noodle fans and enthusiasts (aren’t we all!?) From designing your own instant […]
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Sep
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Heading to Hokkaido or off to Sapporo soon? Then keep an eye out for the Seicomart convenience store chain, unique to Hokkaido and bigger than 7-Eleven or Japan in this part of Japan. Rated as one of the best convenience stores in Japan with their own in store bakeries and ‘Hot Chef’ counters, Seicomart Japan […]