Best Fukuoka Hotels, Sumo in Osaka, 10% Off Klook Promo Code, Color in Japanese Art Podcast

Over the past decade or so, I’ve watched Fukuoka become one of Japan’s rising destinations and often find this dynamic city offers more than people often expect.

Fukuoka is increasingly seen as a city offering high-end experiences with options for luxury accommodations, gourmet dining, and upscale shopping.

While names like the Hilton and Hotel Okura might spring to mind, I’ve found that the true gems of Fukuoka’s luxury hotel scene often fly under the radar.

From mountaintop glamping retreats to intimate boutique properties, I’ve curated a list of 9 of the best luxury hotels in Fukuoka based on one simple criterion: exceptional guest reviews rated 9/10 or higher.

There’s an electric atmosphere at the spring sumo tournament in Osaka, and I’m here to guide you through securing the best Osaka sumo tickets and experiencing it like a true fan.

Held every March as one of Japan’s six exciting grand sumo events, this tournament offers unique viewing options and immersive experiences that I want to help you choose from.

From premium seating to exclusive cultural activities, I’ll share how to maximise your visit to this remarkable celebration of Japan’s national sport.

All of the sumo tickets and experiences in my guide come with a Lowest Price Guarantee, so join me as we explore how to make the most of your sumo adventure in Osaka!

In this episode of The Real Japan Deep Dive podcast, we discuss a book review of Colors in Japanese Art by Nobuyoshi Hamada.

The reviewer, Lauren Battistini an architectural colour consultant and artist, praises the book’s comprehensive exploration of colour’s significance in Japanese art, history, and culture.

The book features over 120 examples, detailed colour analysis, and a helpful glossary of colours and colour codes.

It’s structured by colour, exploring nuances of meaning, historical use, and pigment application, and also includes Japanese colour schemes categorised by pale, vivid, and dark variations. 

Lauren highly recommends the book as an essential resource for students of colour and Japanese art.

I don’t do drama, but there’s been a lot of drama recently about the social platform X. For me as an individual and as a content creator, there have been more and more reasons for me to engage less on the platform.

I’ve had an account on Bluesky for some time but have only recently started posting on there on a regular basis. (Bluesky was founded by the guy who created the original Twitter – and it’s very similar to that.)

So, if you’re on Bluesky and would like to connect with me hit the button – and say “Konnichiwa!”. If you’re not yet on there, check it out – you might like it.

I’m pleased to share a discount deal I’ve agreed with Klook.com.

Use code THEREALJAPANKLOOK10 at the checkout to get 10% OFF your next booking (terms and regional restrictions apply – see below).

Whether you’re planning your next Japan visit, local experiences or other international adventures, this special discount helps you explore more for less.

Terms & conditions:

• This offer is only valid for users in the United States, Canada, Mexico & Brazil users, with some exclusions applying
• Minimum spend of $80 USD and discount capped at $300 USD
• Limited to one redemption per customer and cannot be stacked with any other promotion
• Valid for new customers only
• Valid until expiry, or until the quantity of discounts is exhausted, whichever comes first
• Exclusions apply

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