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Hotel Deal: Convenience in Tokyo, $79

If you're thinking about leaving Tokyo for Kyoto, Osaka or Hiroshima, consider a hotel convenient to the Shinkansen, better known as the bullet train. 

The Shinagawa Prince Hotel is right outside Shinagawa Station, which is convenient for both the bullet train and the ordinary train loop.  And because Shinagawa is at the bottom center of the loop, it's easy to get to both the east and west sides of Tokyo.

And there's a lot of convenience in the hotel, too.  "The complex features 15 restaurants, a range of cinemas, an IMAX theater; the sporting facilities include indoor pool, tennis court, indoor golf range, and even an 8-lane bowling alley."

You can reserve a room at the Shinagawa Prince for $79 per person per night.  It doesn't get any cheaper as you add more people, but it's still a reasonable price for the neighborhood and the convenience.

Check out the hotel and make reservations at NTA.

Flight Deal: JAL from Los Angeles, $544 + tax

If you're ready for a cheap JAL flight leaving Los Angeles, and you're available to go on March 4, then this deal is for you.

The fare is $514, but it's a fare that's only open to members of JAL's "Family Club," which costs $30 to join.  You can join and book a flight right away.

That price does not include tax, which could be around $200.  Still, paying roughly $750 for a non-stop flight on JAL - which has excellent service - is a bargain.  The fuel surcharge is included, however.

The deal only applies for flights leaving on March 4, though you can come back whenever you like.  Flights are offered to Tokyo (which is recommended by the Konnichiwhoa guide), and you can get the same price for flights to Nagoya and Osaka if you want to head in that direction.

Get the details and make reservations at IACE.

Hotel Deal: Room for Two in Tokyo, $85

Twin rooms are on sale at the Akasaka Excel Tokyu, putting visitors right in central Tokyo near the Roppongi club district.

8500 yen is the asking price, which is roughly $85, though exchange rates do fluctuate.

Excel Tokyo hotels, in my experience, are pretty well-appointed.  They mostly cater to business travelers, but they're open all night, which fits the Roppongi area very well.  Split the price with a buddy and you're getting a good deal on a solid hotel in an exciting part of the city.

The deal is open through the end of March.  Check out Japanican for reservations.

Flight Deal: American from New York City, $616

Headed to Japan from New York?  Book a flight from JFK to Narita on a weekday in March and your fare will go as low as $616 after taxes on American Airlines. 

American has the only non-stop flight from New York to Tokyo, so long as you leave out the more expensive Japanese airlines like JAL and ANA.

You may be able to go even cheaper through connecting flights, but that's not recommended in the Konnichiwhoa travel guide.  Be sure to read up on why before you fly.

Book directly at American Airlines.

Flight Deal: JAL Premium Economy from San Francisco, $1694

Travel agency IACE extended its deal for the new Premium Economy class on JAL flights from San Francisco International to Tokyo.  The price is $1694, taxes and fees included, round-trip. 

The deal is only available leaving San Francisco, but offers service to Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya.  The catch: you have to depart on a weekday (Monday to Thursday).  Weekend flights are available for another $100.

With its renowned "Shell Seat," Premium Economy offers slightly more leg room and several first-class-esque amenities including multiple meals, hors d' ourves, desserts and premium check-in and lounge access.

IACE's offer goes through March 31.  See the website for information and reservations.

Hotel Deal: Luxury Hotels in Tokyo, $119

Travel agency IACE is running a deal on four luxury hotels in Tokyo, including the famous Keio Plaza Hotel and the gorgeous Hotel Grand Pacific Le Daiba on the snazzy island of Odaiba (pictured). 

The four-star hotels in the deal start at $192 per night for a double and go up to $220. 

For single travelers, a night in the three-star Sunshine City Prince Hotel is up for $119 per night.

The deals are available through March 31.

See IACE for details and reservations.