Welcome back to the Timeless Ryokan series! I’m Roza Akino, and I live and work in Japan. Thanks for joining me on my journey to explore the lesser-known lodgings in Tokyo! Today’s trip takes me to...READ MORE
An Island in Tokyo? A Journey to Hachijōjima – Hachijo View Hotel
Welcome, and to those of you continuing to read my series on Tokyo ryokan and hotels, welcome back. My name is Roza Akino, and I live and work in Japan. I love staying at traditional inns, ryokan, and...READ MORE
A Stay for the Cultural Aficionado: Ito Ryokan
Welcome, and to those of you continuing to join me in the Timeless Ryokan series, welcome back. My name is Roza Akino, and I live and work in Japan. I love staying at traditional inns, ryokan, and am ...READ MORE
A Wa-Modern Stay in Ueno: The New Izu Hotel
Welcome back to the Timeless Ryokan series! I’m Roza Akino, and I live and work in Japan. Thanks for joining me on my journey to explore the lesser-known lodgings in Tokyo! Approximately a 5 minute...READ MORE
Double the Happiness – Ryokan Niko in Western Tokyo
Double the Happiness – Ryokan Niko in Western Tokyo Welcome back to Tokyo Ryokan Stories! I’m Roza Akino, and I live and work in Japan. Thanks for joining me on my journey to explore the lesse...READ MORE
Made for the Minimalist: Komatsu Ryokan
Made for the Minimalist: Komatsu Ryokan Welcome back to Tokyo Ryokan Stories! I’m Roza Akino, and this will be the final installment in my series exploring the lesser-known inns and hotels in ...READ MORE
A Retro Japanese-style Hotel Edoya in Yushima
Welcome back to the Timeless Ryokan series! I’m Roza Akino, and I live and work in Japan. Thanks for joining me on my journey to explore the lesser-known lodgings in Tokyo! The hotel that ...READ MORE
The Prize of Jiyūgaoka – Hotel Pulitzer
Welcome back to the Timeless Ryokan series! I’m Roza Akino, and I live and work in Japan. Thanks for joining me on my journey to explore the lesser-known lodgings in Tokyo! Jiyūgaoka: a posh neighb...READ MORE
Taking a Break in Yanesen—Traditional Ryokan: Sawanoya
Hello, and welcome back to my series about ryokan and hotels in Tokyo! My name is Roza Akino, and I live and work in Japan. I love staying at traditional inns, ryokan, whenever I go on a trip. Join me...READ MORE
Simple is Best: Lodgings for the Casual Traveler at Asakusa Ryokan Toukaisou
The entrance to Toukaisou Welcome back to the Timeless Ryokan series! I’m Roza Akino, and I live and work in Japan. Thanks for joining me on my journey to explore the lesser-known lodgings in ...READ MORE
A History Lesson in the Heart of Shinjuku: Kadoya Hotel
Hello, and welcome back to my series about ryokan and hotels in Tokyo! My name is Roza Akino, and I live and work in Japan. I love staying at traditional inns, ryokan, whenever I go on a trip. However...READ MORE
Ueno_First_City_Hotel
Hello, and welcome back to my series about ryokan and hotels in Tokyo! My name is Roza Akino, and I live and work in Japan. I love staying at traditional inns, ryokan, whenever I go on a trip, and am ...READ MORE
The Lantern and a Quiet Slip Through Time: Andon Ryokan
First, let me introduce myself. My name is Roza Akino and I live and work in Japan as an actress and model. I am also a lover of traditional culture, and an avid ryokan – traditional Japanese inn – en...READ MORE