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From Cards to Class: Hotel Marufukuro

From Cards to Class: Hotel Marufukuro

February 12, 2024
When I first began this website, one of the first experiences I detailed was my first trip to Kyoto. In that entry, I mentioned that my first stop in the prefecture was the old Nintendo headquarters. circa 2017 This was the place that housed the company's humble beginnings producing…
First Capsule Hotel: nine hours

First Capsule Hotel: nine hours

March 14, 2018
One of the more unique interests many foreigners notice in Japan is the ever convenient capsule hotel. The idea of a capsule hotel is to provide customers with a modest place to sleep for a reasonable cost. The ‘capsule’ part of the name comes from the compact sleeping area…