
Diving into Nishijin’s Roots in Kyoto
Just a 6 minute walk from Sakura House Kyoto Imadegawa is the Nishijin Textile Center, displaying the spirit that has, and still does, make the backbone of this neighborhood, the traditional Nishijin style of weaving. From kimonos to framed woven art pieces, this center displays the history and beauty of such a delicate art form, [...]

Taking a Peek at Nishijin in Kyoto
It goes without saying that Kyoto attracts great number of travelers all year round. With it’s numerous temples and shrines, to it’s traditional food, ambiance and goods, this city certainly keeps tradition at it’s core. With such an influx of tourists, workers and Japanese culture enthusiasts, Kyoto has a great chance to show off it’s [...]

Comparing Tokyo in the Edo Period and Now
The Edo-Tokyo Museum has created an interesting video showcasing life in Edo (the former name of Tokyo before the capital changed from Kyoto to Tokyo) and comparing that to life in Tokyo now. The interesting video compares the likes of the Emperor’s Procession with daily commuters on the Keio line and the street palanquin with [...]

Volunteer at the Biggest Sports Event in the world!
Have you ever wanted to make use of your language skills and help other foreigners enjoy their stay during the big games in Tokyo? Well, I’ll be letting you know about the requirements to volunteer for this event! The Organizing Committee wants to ensure that there’s a large number of volunteers for the approximately 110,000 [...]

Dormitory room to share with your friends starting 2,000 yen a night? YES!
Ohayou Gozaimasu Minasan! Did you know that it is also possible to share a dormitory room with your friend for few nights or even monthly ^^ ? If you are two or three female friends and looking for a short to long place to stay, it is possible to stay in the same dormitory: TABATA [...]

Couple and Family stay apartments in Tokyo!
Are you currently looking for an affordable and all furnished apartment to stay for few nights or longer? You can also reserve the most convenient accommodation for your stay in Tokyo or Kyoto! No need to live in small separate rooms , you can all stay together have your privacy and enjoy your trip ^^ [...]

November and December Special Autumn- Winter Discount!
Hello everybody ! For those who are planning to move in November or December we offer special discount starting one to three month: APARTMENT IN SHINJUKU- NAKANO- SHIBUYA and SETAGAYA : NAKANO APARTMENT 121,000 yen -> 110,000 yen http://www.sakura-house.com/en/B00025/2/room.html MINAMI ASAGAYA 109,000 yen -> 99,000 yen https://www.sakura-house.com/en/B00194/1/room KUNITACHI APARTMENT 90,000 yen -> [...]

Short stay in Tokyo? No problem!!
Good evening minna-san, how are you? I guess that many of you are studying or working in Tokyo, and maybe your relatives or friends are planning to come to Japan to meet you and why not, to discover this wonderful Country.. Well, for a short stay in Tokyo i really recommend you our Vacation House [...]
Living close to Ikebukuro for only 48.000 Yen a month?! Welcome to Sakura House!
When we come to Japan, we are expecting unique things can not be found somewhere else. Such as Cat rest Cafe, Owl Cafe and even Penguin bar…! There is also Evangelion Store, to be honest this place is amazing for a big addict such as me! As we know hotels are expensive, especially in central Tokyo [...]

Getting lost in Ikebukuro Station
Since my last post about getting lost in Shinjuku Station was pretty well received, I thought it would be interesting to address the other worst offender of complicated train systems: Ikebukuro Station. Ikebukuro suffers from a lot of the same problems as Shinjuku — multiple train operators squished into a small space, identical looking corridors, [...]