Opened in 2010, this rather new addition to the Kyoto skyline has taken the ancient capital's hotel scene by storm. Citadines Kyoto Karasuma-Gojo is an "aparthotel," that is, a mixture of a hotel and apartments, so its rooms are fit for those spending only a couple nights as well as those on extended stays in Kyoto. The stylish design, clean and comfortable accommodations, easy access, and impeccable service have landed Citadines Kyoto a nearly perfect score here on JAPANiCAN.com and put it in the #2 spot out of all Kyoto hotels on TripAdvisor.com. Keep reading below for more info and some really big pictures.

Sunnide Resort is a popular lodging offering hotel rooms and cottages right on the banks of scenic Lake Kawaguchi with Mt. Fuji towering on the horizon. Accommodations, facilities, and services vary between the hotel and the cottages, so keep reading below for more info about what you can expect when staying at Sunnide Resort!

Next February the strongest wrestlers will gather in Tokyo for a special event that occurs only once a year. The 36th Grand Sumo Tournament, a special single-elimination event, will be held on February 5, 2012. There will be no room for error and no rest for the winners, as the victor from each match will face opponent after opponent, with elimination awaiting even a single defeat in this survival-style tournament. In a major departure from other events, the elimination tournament will take place entirely in one day, as opposed to 15 days for the Emperor's Cup tournaments. This will allow fans to track their favorite wrestlers as they compete again and again, all the way to the top!

JAPANiCAN.com has five (5) pairs of tickets for February's special elimination tournament, and we're giving them away to JAPANiCAN.com customers!