JAPANESE HOSPITALITY

A campaign cornerstone to establish that travelers want to experience their destination through the eyes of a local, and how ANA will pair ANA Ambassadors to create the best possible itineraries.

A single trip to Japan is bound to have any traveler dreaming of more. With so much to experience and explore, Japan is worthy of every possible return flight. Booking each of those flights with ANA means more than enjoying the best of Japanese hospitality — the airline offers exceptional benefits to those who fly often with ANA. 

Japan is ripe with dream-worthy destinations, making it easy to come up with a seemingly endless list of must-see destinations. Narrowing that down into an itinerary? The pruning process can be challenging. Now that you have discovered so much of what Japan has to offer, here’s how to put together a realistic (albeit dream-worthy) itinerary. 

Visiting some of Japan’s most iconic cities, Ciara Johnson explored new foods and tracked down iconic landmarks — and did it solo. As a travel expert who encourages others to explore the world with her solo adventures, Ciara’s itinerary is a how-to guide on making memories all on your own. Here, she reflects on some of those moments from her time spent exploring Japan.

“We really wanted to see what Osaka had to offer and say ‘yes’ to whatever came our way. So we said ‘yes’ to trying new sake and street foods, walking around aimlessly and hopping on a river cruise.”  

When planning her trip to Japan, adding Osaka to her itinerary wasn’t a priority for content creator Chelsea Mealo. Thankfully, she went along with fellow creator and friend Rod Trevino to explore the unique city.

Music moves us all, and those looking to experience a bustling music scene need not look further than Tokyo. The city’s nightlife can take a decidedly artistic turn thanks to venues catering to all genres. Jazz bars, open-mic nights, karaoke hotspots, concert halls and more have audiophiles from near and far tuning into Tokyo.

Trees topped with pillowy, pink flowers. A snowcapped mountain ready to be explored. Coral reefs teeming with wildlife. A steamy hot spring to relax in. Food bursting with dynamic flavors. We know what you’ve been dreaming of — and it’s time to wake up.

Waking up in Japan is an experience to remember. Whether your itinerary has you in a major city, a quiet village or somewhere in-between, there are plenty of relaxing ways to start each day. From dipping into an onsen or sipping earthy green tea, to spending time outside on a hike or wandering through public gardens—waking up in Japan has never been so memorable.

It’s no secret that exercise does wonders for our physical and mental health — a fact that remains true, perhaps especially, while traveling. From reducing stress and promoting better sleep to increasing energy levels, a little exercise goes a long way.

Traveling inspires curiosity and often begs for careful itinerary planning. With so many incredible sights across Japan, it can be difficult to narrow down the list of dream destinations. To take you along on their journey, ANA has invited five digital creatives to plan their own dream trips to Japan. 

International travel is an opportunity for exceptional adventure and once-in-a-lifetime experiences — but so much can be missed by lack of preparation. While the romantic notion of simply grabbing a bag and heading to the airport draws us in, a little preparation goes a long way. Follow these top tips to prepare for your trip to Japan.

Trees topped with pillowy, pink flowers. A snowcapped mountain ready to be explored. Coral reefs teeming with wildlife. A steamy hot spring to relax in. Food bursting with dynamic flavors. We know what you’ve been dreaming of — and it’s time to wake up.