Chris SteadNZ Herald·6 Sep, 2026 05:00 AM6 mins to readShibuya Crossing's neon glow captures Tokyo's electric night energy. Photo / Old Mate MediaShibuya Crossing's neon glow captures Tokyo's electric night energy. Photo / Old Mate MediaJapan is a global hotspot for tourism, but its famed shoebox-sized rooms aren’t great for large families or group travel. MIMARU is looking to provide an answer, writes Chris Stead.
I’ve just got back from Japan. Wow! For years, it had been the first country scribbled in as I doodled












