The quietest places in Kyoto - The mountains

It hit me, that it was quiet moments such as these that one becomes incredibly candid with yourself;away from the static and noise in the city, away from the he

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Tokyo based atrist Hiroshi Araki 荒木博志

This article is for all art junkies like me, I love seeing art- any kind of it! This exhibition sure was something I have not seen before, keep on reading and a

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Our Top 5 Instagrammable Sights in Oita Japan

Check out our selection of some popular, and some less well-known sights in Japan's hot spring capital prefecture that make for some great photos!

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The quietest places in Kyoto - The mountains

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How to make Bento Boxes like a Japanese Supermarket

In Japanese convenience stores, you often see a lot of affordable prepackaged meals in a box-like format. If you’re in the mood to recreate this in the comfort of your own kitchen, here are some tips and suggestions to get you started

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Artistic Manhole Covers in Japan

When travelling to Japan often people recommend to look upwards since there are many signs on the sides of buildings climbing all the way to the top floors, esp

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5 Essentials for A Bug-Free Summer

I don't know if you're anything like me but I welcome the warmer days. I'm more than happy to shed of my layers of clothing and put away thick bulky comforters.

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Five Critters to Watch Out for When Hiking or Exploring in Japan

Japan has lots of warning signs. Make sure to pay attention to them so you don't end up like this person. ( http://pentecoste-newlife.blogspot.jp/2011/03/blog-

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Samurai Heritage: Asakusa Yabusame Festival

YabusameAny samurai history buff can tell you "The Last Samurai" Saigo Takamori died making a last stand near Kagoshima during the 1877 Satsuma Rebellion. Afte

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Rainy Day at Sunshine City

The perfect way to spend a rainy day in Tokyo is at Sunshine City located on the East side of Ikebukuro.

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The 5 Lakes of Fuji

Located in Fujigoku, Fuji's famous lakes offer breathtaking views and serve as a hub for outdoor activities. With plenty of hiking trails, camping spots and even ski slopes, this is the perfect area for those that love the outdoors!

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Day Trip to Kamakura

Kamakura is just South of Tokyo and is an easy getaway destination for anyone living in the city. With its various temples, shrines, beaches, hiking trails, and shopping streets, Kamakura allows you to fulfill a whole day of relaxation.

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Tokyo Record Stores

here's nothing quite like putting on a record. And Tokyo boasts a good number of record stores with wide range sub-genres, old and new.

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Intern Ellie's Cycle Kyoto Bike Tour

Our intern Ellie went on a trip to Kyoto and joined a cycling tour! Check out the spots she visited in this handy collection.

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Today's selected sights

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Illuminations at Tokyo Midtown

Famous annual indoor and outdoor holiday displays and light show at the popular Tokyo Midtown Shopping area.

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Sight in Kyoto

Hidamari

Hidamari is a small cafe that serves a variety of food and drink.

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Sight in Nagano

Ogawa no Shou Oyakimura

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Sight in Nagasaki

Koi-no-Oyogu Machi

One of the most popular sights of Shimabara, this spot's name translates to Town of the Swimming Carp. Here, visitors can watch over 1500 carp of varying colors

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Sumiyoshi Shrine

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Sight in Osaka

Ohatsu Tenjin Shrine (Tsuyuten Jinja Shrine)

Tsuyuten Jinja Shrine, commonly known as Ohatsu Tenjin Shrine, is dedicated to lovers and their eternal love.

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Zenjoji Temple

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Japan Folk Crafts Museum (Mingeikan)

Japan Folk Crafts Museum has a collection of more than 17,000 new and old craft works, both from Japan and from abroad. Ceramics, paintings, kimonos and sculptu

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Sight in Tochigi

Suga Jinja Shrine

Suga Shrine, located in Oyama, is said to have been visited by Tokugawa Ieyasu prior to the great battle of Sekigahara, at which time he held a council of war a

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Coco Chanel Game Center

Chanel has opened a limted pop up game center at Case B Harajuku.Here you can experience retro games featuring chanel products etc.As well trying your luck at

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5 Things You Can’t Miss In Kanazawa

Kanazawa, also known as ‘little Kyoto’, located on the mid west coast of Japan is probably best known as the home of Kenrokuen, the garden with that lamp you s

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Tokyo guide (3): Shibuya

Shibuya and Shinjuku are both very entertaining districts of Tokyo.One of them has one of the largest crossings in the world and the other one has the train st

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MUST LEARN! THE SECRET GUIDE TO SHINKANSEN!!

JR Shinkansen and express train is expensive!Travel to all parts of Japan, the railway is an indispensable means of transport. In particular, the JR Shinkansen

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Drinking Sake and Marveling at the Bishamon-do at Urasa (Shinkansen Diary Series)

IMG_7216.JPG 4.7 MBLocated only 1.5 hours away from Tokyo by Shinkansen is Urasa, the center of Minami-Uonuma in the heart of yukiguni, or snow country. Snow

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Taxi Tips: Your Quick Guide to Japanese Cabs

So I was going to call this article, "Crash Course in Japanese Taxis," but that would be a bit unlucky given the topic. Nevertheless, as a guy who has made all

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Top 5 Convenience Store Grab-and-Go Snacks

When traveling, sometimes hunger strikes but you have a train you need to catch or somewhere you need to be in a rush. In those moments, stopping for a meal ma

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2018 Recommend Japanese Cosmetics

Back again for my 2018 best recommendation of japanese cosmetics. Best picks that don’t hurt your wallet as well. As you know , there’s a huge range of japanese

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How to Eat Well at Half the Cost

Almost every Saturday, like clockwork, the priciest bottle of milk in our supermarket is marked down to half price. The 900 ml bottle of milk fresh from the Hol

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Today's selected Regions

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Aomori

Aomori prefecture is surrounded by the sea and boasts amazing natural beauty and opportunity for outdoor adventures. It is the home of Lake Towada, the Hakkoda

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Kochi

Kochi, on Shikoku Island, is quite rural. In fact, 85% of the prefecture is covered in forests. This lush, green area is perfect for adventurers and is famous f

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Ibaraki

If you're a nature person, you’ll fall in love with Ibaraki, a scenic coastal prefecture northeast of Tokyo. With up to 15% of its land area dedicated to natura

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Ishikawa

Ishikawa prefecture is a small, thin prefecture on the western coast of the Honshu island, next to the Sea of Japan. It is closer to Tokyo than Kyoto, making it

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Fukushima

Fukushima has been a place of scenic beauty and history for centuries, but since 2011 the world equates the name with the difficulties at the Fukushima nuclear

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Hyogo

With a nationally famous baseball team, two coasts on two different seas, and a high-class type of beef named after its capital, Hyogo is a prefecture of many t

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Aichi

Aichi is the center of the Chubu region in Japan, and its capital is Nagoya. Nagoya is the fourth most populated urban area in Japan, and is home to a large aut

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Saga

Saga has a natural beauty that inspires. It is one of the few prefectures that has two different ocean borders: The Sea of Genkai on the north and on its south

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Fukuoka

Fukuoka is located on the northern side of the island of Kyushu. It includes the two largest cities in the area, Fukuoka City, its capital, and Kitakyushu. The

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