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Childcare in Japan for Travelers: Time for You, Experiences for Your Kids
A Japanese culture kids' club in Harajuku, English-speaking sitters who come to your hotel, and preschool exchange stays — who each suits, ages, hours, prices and how to book.
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Kyushu Ryokan Where You Can Bathe Without Worrying About Tattoos: 8 Inns in Beppu, Yufuin & Kurokawa
8 ryokan near Fukuoka where every room has its own onsen bath, you can book a room that does, or the official site says it doesn't restrict tattoos. Checked against each inn's official website.
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Tattoos in Japan: The Official Rules, the Unspoken Rules, and 4 Ways to Still Enjoy Onsen
Why Japan is strict about tattoos, the habits that keep things smooth, and four ways to still soak — from ryokan with private baths to tattoo-OK onsen in Hakone.
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