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Shinshu – Still Life of Mountain Beauty
Nagano Prefecture, also known locally as Shinshu, is famous for its breathtaking natural beauty and the many hot springs that are spread around the area. There is also mystic Togakushi as well as the...
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Journey to Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
Consisting of three mountains, Oyama, Oonanjiyama, and Fujino-Oritate, Tateyama in Toyama prefecture has been worshipped as sacred sites since ancient times. A great number of tourists not only from...
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Tokyo’s Six Power Spots
6 Power Spots to charge up your Qi Related to our feature story “Feng Shui City, Edo“, Tokyo is full of so-called power spots–sacred sites. We are introducing six spots where natural flow of Qi is...
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Visit Gunma – nature paradise
Kusatsu Onsen – Clouds of white steam with strong smell Saino Kawara Open Air Bath 西の河原露天風呂 Nestled in the foothills of the Mt.Shirane in the northwest of Gunma Prefecture, Kusatsu Onsen has the...
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WORLD SKY GATE – NARITA
Mizuho Ota WAttention Tokyo Staff / Writer Mizuho grew up in Japan and spent her high school and university days in Canada. Great items and shops recommended by our staff! Narita Airport is not only...
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Tokyo Sakura Spots
Chidorigafuchi Arguably the most dramatic display of cherry blossom in Tokyo. Well aged trees stretch their branches down towards the surface of the moat. Very popular spot too, so early morning could...
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Bona-fide Wonders of Culinary and Nature, Kitami, East Hokkaido
Starter, Bracing a Scent of Mint in Kitami Been there, done that. Enjoying great seafood and lamb in Sapporo, immerse yourself in powder snow and enjoy apres in Niseko, experience a stunning view,...
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Trip to Yonaguni-jima Island-Episode 1
Many people are aware of Club Med resort at Ishigaki-jima Island, but have you ever heard of Yonaguni-jima Island? Yonaguni is situated to the west of Ishigaki-jima Island. The monument signifies its...
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Trip to Yonaguni-jima Island- Episode 2
As I was riding on a scooter along the main road, I passed by a small museum and hesitated for a moment before I walked in. There was no any other guest, and the museum looks no different from a local...
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Trip to Yonaguni-jima Island-Episode 3
The final episode of my trip to Yonaguni is all about seafood cuisine, especially the Marlins. The fishery of Marlins is only one hour away from Yonaguni. As I passed by the fishing port in the...
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Ota City: Blend in with the locals in the shopping streets
Ota City boasts having the largest number of shopping street, or “shoutengai” in Japanese, in Tokyo where housewives socialize and do their everyday shopping. It is the best place for tourists to blend...
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Ota City: Recollect the good old days in Ikegami
Ikegami area is centered on Ikegami Honmonji, the main temple of the Nichiren sect of Buddhism. The area is full of traditional places and was home to many writers and artists. The best way to...
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Ota City: Meet nature and high-class residence in Denenchofu
Denenchofu is one of the most exclusive residential areas in Japan. Designed according to Western concepts, the neighborhood of Denenchofu enjoys high-quality infrastructure and exudes a calm...
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Glamorous Gifu – Takayama
Takayama Historical townscapes, cultural heritage, great nature, and mouth watering cuisine define the special character of Takayama, the best place to start your trip in Gifu Prefecture. Takayama...
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Get to Know the Popular Neighborhoods – HARAJUKU & OMOTESANDO
Definitely want to visit the popular neighborhood, but not really sure where to go or what to do there? Take a look at the maps and the lists of shops and sites that you won’t want to miss in each...
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Exclusive in Ueno Zoo
Ueno Zoo What’s so special about this 130-year-old zoo that continues to attract adults and children from around the world? In fact, the area around Asakusa and Ueno has long been a favorite place...
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Glamorous Gifu – Okuhida
OkuhidaLocated in the northern part of Gifu, Okuhida is blessed with a 3,000-meter-high mountain range and numerous hot spring resorts. A great place to relax and unwind from the city life. Go high up...
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Glamorous Gifu – Historical Villages of Shirakawa-go
Declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1995, Shirakawa-go is famous for the well preserved Gassho-Zukuri farmhouses. Some are more than 250 years old. A living museumShirakawa-go is a village...
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Glamorous Gifu – Gero Onsen
With a 1,000 year history of onsen pleasures, Gero is the perfect place to relax in the invigorating nature and hot springs. Onsen ParadiseGero onsen was listed as one of the “Three Famed Hot Springs”...
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Wandering off Regular Tourist Routes in Tokyo
Ginza, Shibuya, Roppongi…these are great places well-known to tourists. However, there are many unbeaten tracks waiting to be explored. How about strolling along small alleys among the local people...
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