Japanese Hotels

(also known as Fashion or Couples Hotels) Japan caters to the high-end traveler, with luxury hotels that put your average Motel 6 to shame. On the other end of the spectrum, you have your no-frills capsule hotels -- a place to sleep, bathe, peruse vending machines, not much more. Then there are the love hotels, which we've learned offer more than you'd expect (though they … [Read more...] about Japanese Love Hotels

Japanese capsule hotels, designed for short-term stays, offer little more than a bed. If you're looking for comfort and space, you've come to the wrong place. The target market for the hotels are businessmen who can't get home. Some amenities, such as vending machines, lockers, and communal bathrooms, are available. Capsule hotels are extremely economical. A small bed (maybe … [Read more...] about Capsule Hotels

If you're looking for affordable, alternative places to stay overnight, don't overlook Japan's numerous internet cafes offering services such as overnight accommodations, showers, food and beverages in addition to the usual internet access, DVD rentals and manga comic books. Some cafes in the cities even have English language books and newspapers. In the town of Okayama where I … [Read more...] about Cheap Digs