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When people think of Okinawa, many imagine luxury beach resorts and tropical getaways.However, there is another way to experience this beautiful destination. Instead of simply visiting, why not try living like a local? A kominka stay in Okinawa, Japan offers a unique opportunity to experience traditional island life in a ...

Best Traditional Japanese House Stays in Japan Looking for a different way to travel in Japan? Instead of hotels or ryokan, why not experience a stay where you can live like a local? Across Japan, you’ll find a wide variety of traditional Japanese house stays, including private kominka rentals and ...

“Planning a family trip but worried about leaving your pet behind?”“Wouldn’t it be better to create travel memories together with your dog?” The answer is simple:stay at pet-friendly accommodations where your dog is welcome too. More travelers are now choosing places where they can stay with their dog in Japan, ...

Located in the historic port town of Hirado in Nagasaki Prefecture, Hirado Castle is one of Japan’s most remarkable castles. It is even listed among the 100 Famous Castles of Japan. But did you know that you can actually stay there? Through an exclusive accommodation program called Hirado Castle Kaiju ...

“Where can we stay in Japan if we’re traveling with a large group?”“Hotels often split our group into multiple rooms, and traveling with kids can feel stressful.” If you’re planning a family trip, group vacation, or multi-generation travel in Japan, renting a private traditional Japanese house (kominka) is one of ...

At STAY JAPAN, we introduce unique accommodations across Japan centered on traditional Japanese houses (kominka), farm stays, and countryside lodging, where travelers can experience authentic Japanese lifestyle and culture. In this feature, we selected newly listed accommodations that offer unique stay styles such as private house rentals, kominka stays, and ...

Farm stays—agricultural homestays—are an increasingly popular way for families to travel. This time, our social media staff member and his family of five stayed at "hanare 6tsuki" in Meiwa-town, Mie Prefecture, and experienced farming. In this article, we’ll share their authentic farm stay experience and answer common questions like, “What’s ...

Traveling to Aomori was by far the best experience I have had in a while. Most, when asked, only know Aomori as the prefecture that you pass to get to Hokkaido. I never understood why apples from Aomori were so delicious or what I can do with apples besides eat ...