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Inoue Masaru, the Man Whose Statue Stands at Tokyo Station
Who is the statue on Tokyo Station's Marunouchi plaza? Inoue Masaru, father of Japanese railways: melted down in 1944, back on the plaza since December 2017.
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Where to stay in Japan: decision-first guides comparing cities, neighborhoods and hotel types across the country.
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Shinkansen E-Ticket and Luggage at Tokyo Station: Reserved Seats Explained
Shinkansen e-ticket and luggage at Tokyo Station: how IC card boarding works, which trains are reserved-only, and which line needs a bag reservation.
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Tokyo Station Guide Marunouchi Yaesu Exits: Which Side, Which Shinkansen Platform
Tokyo Station guide: Marunouchi vs Yaesu exits, which side has your shinkansen gate, and hotels within a 5-min walk of each, checked August 2026.
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ibis Hotels Japan vs Japanese Budget Chains: Toyoko Inn, APA and Super Hotel Compared
ibis hotels Japan vs Japanese budget chains: room sizes, breakfast rules and prices for ibis, Toyoko Inn, APA and Super Hotel (Aug 2026).
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Mitsui Garden vs Daiwa Roynet Kyoto: Which Shijo Chain to Book
Mitsui Garden vs Daiwa Roynet Kyoto: free public bath vs a 1-min subway walk. Compare prices, room sizes and breakfast for Shijo's mid-range chains.
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Tokyu Excel vs Tokyu REI Hotels vs Tokyu Stay: The Three Brands Explained
Tokyu Excel vs Tokyu REI hotels vs Tokyu Stay: room size, breakfast and loyalty compared, plus 5 real hotels with checked walk times.
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Dormy Inn vs Business Hotels Japan: APA, Toyoko Inn and the Public Bath Premium
Dormy Inn vs business hotels Japan travelers know (APA, Toyoko Inn, Super Hotel): what the bath premium buys, real prices, and when to skip it.
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Holiday Inn vs ANA Crowne Plaza Japan: IHG's Two Brands Compared
Holiday Inn vs ANA Crowne Plaza Japan: real room sizes, breakfast rules and rates from ¥4,700, checked at hotels we stayed in Sapporo and Okayama.
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APA vs Toyoko Inn vs Super Hotel: Which Japanese Budget Chain to Book
APA vs Toyoko Inn vs Super Hotel compared on price, room size, breakfast and baths, with real Shinjuku Kabukicho rates checked August 2026.
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Where to Stay for Skiing in Japan: Slope-Side or Town Base (2026)
Slope-side in Hokkaido runs from ¥50,000 a night; an Otaru room with a ski bus to Kiroro starts from ¥10,000. Which base fits your trip length.
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Onsen Ryokan in Japan: Where to Stay by Region (2026)
Onsen ryokan in Japan by region: Kyoto and Hakone inns from ¥50,000, onsen towns like Arima and Beppu from ¥14,000, plus city onsen hotels. Where to stay.
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Airalo Alternatives for Japan (2026): Ubigi, Saily & Holafly Compared
Airalo alternative Japan: Ubigi ($14/10 GB, on Docomo), Saily & Holafly compared on price, networks, hotspot — checked August 2026.