Omotenashi Archives - ANA Experience Class

How Japan is Reinventing and Preserving the Ryokan Experience

by Ana Experience | Apr 11, 2019 | Japanese Hospitality

In the era of capsule hotels, overnighting in a barely furnished pillbox may seem like the pinnacle of Japanese ingenuity: By sacrificing space, you’ll save a lot more on your budget for exploring. But you’re also sacrificing omotenashi, the gold standard of Japanese...

Dean Unglert, Will You Accept… These Japanese Cherry Blossoms?

by Ana Experience | Mar 22, 2019 | Japanese Hospitality

I just returned home after visiting the beautiful country of Japan for the second time in my life. I was there July of 2018 for about a week and only got a small taste of what this incredible place has to offer. I always knew I had to come back in order to fully...

A Michelin-Starred Chef Keeps First-Class Passengers Dining Beautifully In-Flight

by Ana Experience | Mar 21, 2019 | Japanese Hospitality

Maximum comfort is a constant theme on ANA’s Tokyo-to-Honolulu flight, which will soon feature Japan’s first-ever Airbus 380. In keeping with the sense of well-being and the joy that comes with a holiday trip, first-class passengers will be treated to a menu created...