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Japan

5 reasons why Okinawa is so un-Japanese and why you have to go there

January 21, 2026April 12, 2017 by Mr Romance
Mr & Mrs Romance - why Okinawa is so different

Okinawa must be the most un-Japanese part of Japan. You won’t find Shinto shrines or torii gates here. There are no geisha, they have their own language, they even have … Read more

Categories Travel Tags Asia, Japan, Okinawa, Travel 4 Comments

Where to stay in Okinawa, Japan – JAL Private Resort Okuma

January 21, 2026April 5, 2017 by Mr Romance

Words like ‘spacious’, ‘beachside’ and ‘resort’ aren’t what you usually associate with hotels in Japan, but then Okinawa isn’t your typical Japanese destination. And neither is the Private Resort Okuma … Read more

Categories Hotels, Travel Tags Asia, hotel review, Japan, Okinawa, Travel Leave a comment

11 unusual things to do in Okinawa, Japan

January 21, 2026March 22, 2017 by Mr Romance
Mr & Mrs Romance - unusual things Okinawa

The island prefecture of Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost state, has a climate, a lifestyle and a culture that is completely different to anything else you’ll find in this fascinating country. These … Read more

Categories Asia, Travel Tags Asia, Japan, Okinawa, Travel 4 Comments

7 tips on how to drive safely in Japan

January 21, 2026March 15, 2017 by Mr Romance

Japan is a great country to drive in. The roads are excellent, the other drivers are polite and you can really see so much more of the country. Here are … Read more

Categories Travel Tags Japan, Okinawa, roadtrip, Travel 2 Comments

5 temples to visit in Kyoto – finding the true tranquility of Japan

December 29, 2020April 27, 2016 by Mr Romance

Kyoto, once the capital of Japan, is one of those places that gives the true culture of its country. This is no less apparent when you visit the many shrines … Read more

Categories Asia, Travel Tags Asia, Japan, Travel, travel guide 2 Comments

Escape from Tokyo – why Japan is so much more than its cities

October 1, 2020April 15, 2016 by Mr Romance

From funny little wasabi farms to ancient feudal castles, getting out of the big cities in Japan shows you a completely different side to the country. Japan is its own … Read more

Categories Travel Tags Asia, Japan, Travel 1 Comment

Travel insider – how to use Japanese onsen like a local

January 20, 2026April 6, 2016 by Mr Romance

Japanese onsen – the famous natural hot spring-fed baths scattered throughout Japan – are a huge part of the culture. As a visitor, it’s important to know what to do … Read more

Categories Asia, Travel Tags Asia, Japan, Travel, travel guide 2 Comments
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