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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Plan your perfect trip to Japan! Simply click the 'Add to Trip' button on any of the 20,000 sights and hotels featured on this site. With sights across all 47 Japanese Prefectures, we hope to introduce to a number of hidden gems off the beaten track.

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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

Sight in Tokyo

Eggs 'n Things (Harajuku)

A place where you can eat breakfast anytime during the day, even dinner.

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Sight in Fukuoka

Ono Castle Remains

Ono Castle is a "yamashiro" or mountain castle, built in 665 by the Yamato court.

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Sight in Aomori

Koganesaki Furofushi Onsen

Furofushi Onsen has a famous open air hot spring where you can see the sunset and the Sea of Japan while bathing.

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Sight in Niigata

Koushi

Located in central Niigata City, Koushi is a restaurant which specializes in foods such as curry ramen, fried chicken and katsu curry. KNown for its large portions, Koushi's long-serving chef also occasionally prepares extra huge versions of his meals for eating contest contestants, also known as 'food fighters'.

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Sight in Okayama

Kibi Plains

An expansive plain near Okayama City offering picturesque farmland, interesting local shrines and temples, and perfect cycling. There is a popular 16km course f

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Sight in Tokyo

Tourindou (Ueno)

Tourindo is a Japanese sweets restaurant/shop in Ueno. Dishes are often paired with frothy matcha (finely ground green tea powder) or roasted green tea.

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Sight in Nara

Kasuga Taisha Shrine

The Kasuga Taisha was established at the same time as when Nara became appointed as the capital of Japan and is Nara’s most representative shrine. It is dedicat

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Sight in Kanagawa

Yokohama Archives of History

The Yokohama Archives of History, located in the new annex to the former British Consulate building, display archives related to the Treaty of Kanagawa, signed

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Sight in Tokyo

Tokyo FM Shibuya Studio

This is a satellite studio of the Tokyo FM radio station, located on the first floor of the Shibuya Parco building.

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Love is In The Air @ Puroland

Puroland has a new event for this valentines and its called Lovepuroland.If you happen to be in Tokyo with your special someone , Puroland has you covered for V

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Travel Around the World Without Leaving Japan

A nursing home for the elderly & the handicapped sits adjacent to a run down replica of the Great Wall of China. Welcome to Taiyo Park. Located in Himeji

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Visit Japan's Most Photogenic Castle in Himeji (Shinkansen Diary Series)

DSC_1044.JPG 4.31 MBIf you are traveling by Shinkansen between Hiroshima and more northern cities on Honshu like Kyoto, Kobe, Osaka, or Tokyo, then you should

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Setting a new bar in Japan

I am soon to be 38 and been in Japan a combined 15 years, but first came at 14. So off and on going back and forth between Ny but mostly in Japan since 2004, I

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Sake’s Cold Rush

The depth of winter is a busy time for brewers, an exciting time for drinkers! Ah, February. The cold temps and oh-so-short days are enough to make a sane pers

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Tokyo Narita International Airport Access Guide

Narita International Airport is the largest international airport in Japan. It also serves as a main airport, providing international airlines a Tokyo connectio

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10 top spots in Ibaraki prefecture

Ibaraki prefecture is one of the neighboring prefectures east of Tokyo and belongs to the Kanto area. The prefecture borders Chiba and Saitama Prefectures in t

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Beat the Heat (or at least try to!) - 5 great summer vacation spots in Japan

Anyone who has been to Japan knows that summers here get HOT. Unbearably so, in some instances. The humidity in particular seems to be what gives me the most sh

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The Shirokuma Cafe - The Anime Cafe in real life Tokyo!

Shirokuma Cafe Cast - Source: PinterestShirokuma Cafe (しろくまカフェ) is a Japanese manga and anime series which aired in 2012 and 2013. The anime revolves around eve

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Today's selected Regions

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Kyoto

Kyoto is a must-visit for anyone traveling to Japan. The historical city is home to iconic landmarks such as Kiyomizu Temple, Kinkaku-ji and the Fushimi-inari shrine.

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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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Okinawa

There’s a reason why over 10 million people visit Okinawa every year – Japan's southernmost island is a natural wonder, with pristine beaches, friendly people a

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Yamanashi

Yamanashi, about 1½ hours from Tokyo, is surrounded by high mountains and is covered by huge beautiful forests, including Mount Fuji and the 5 lakes area. Visit

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Saitama

Saitama is often overshadowed by its more popular southern neighbor Tokyo, but for those who care to look closer, Saitama abounds with amazing experiences. Take

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Hiroshima

The traditional center of the Chugoku region of Japan, and home to over 2.8 million people, Hiroshima is famous and infamous in its history and major sights. Hi

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Nagano

Surrounded on all four sides by 3000+ meter tall mountains, Nagano prefecture is called the “Roof of Japan.” The 1998 Winter Olympics and Paralympics were hoste

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Mie

While often overlooked due to its more popular neighbors like Osaka, Kyoto and Nagoya, Mie prefecture offers a unique cultural experience for those who visit. B

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Wakayama

Koyasan (Mount Koya) is the heart and soul of Wakayama Prefecture. Koyasan is the birthplace of Shingon Buddhism, founded by Kobo Daishi (Kukai) in the year 885

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