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Otome-no-taki, the Virgin Waterfall of Nasu

Otome-no-taki, the Virgin Waterfall of Nasu

Sep 23, 2012

Once upon a time, at a village in the Nasu highlands, there lived the most beautiful young girl the people had ever laid eyes on. She had the longest, shiniest, smoothest hair; it was her custom to slowly and carefully wash it by the waterfall. Travelers, thirsty for fresh water, would lay eyes on her bathing near the river. They were smitten by her lovely face...

For Business Travelers: The Nasu Midcity Hotel

For Business Travelers: The Nasu Midcity Hotel

Aug 21, 2011

For those of us that travel on business, an affordable, clean, well-lighted hotel is a must find. In Japan, my favorite economy hotel chain is the Toyoko Inn group. Unfortunately, they cannot be found on every train station. I plan to start off a series of reviews on affordable hotels around the country that are a haven for business travelers on a...