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Many shrines reluctant to receive attention on social media, but Wakeoe Shrine embraces its success

Many shrines reluctant to receive attention on social m...

Wakeoe Shrine in Nagoya is a shrine of contrasts. While the traditional side boa...

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5 Famous Foods You’ll Find in Chiba

5 Famous Foods You’ll Find in Chiba

Just a short trip from Tokyo, the prefecture offers plenty of must-try dishes th...

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5 Autumn Foods You Need to Try in Japan

5 Autumn Foods You Need to Try in Japan

Here are five iconic autumn foods to try in Japan and a few tips on how to find ...

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U.S. facing worsening flight delays as shutdown snarls airports

U.S. facing worsening flight delays as shutdown snarls ...

Concerns over flight delays and missed paychecks due to the U.S. government shut...

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Cycling through culture and coastlines in northern Okinawa

Cycling through culture and coastlines in northern Okinawa

A visit to the Okinawa Island usually entails a stay near the capital city of Na...

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5 Famous Foods You’ll Find in Aichi

5 Famous Foods You’ll Find in Aichi

Aichi Prefecture’s local cuisine is hearty and full of personality. Here are fiv...

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Wakeoe Shrine

Wakeoe Shrine

Despite many shrines being reluctant to receive attention on social media, Wakeo...

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Experience vibrant autumn colors of Akiu Onsen, featuring stunning gorges and relaxing hot springs

Experience vibrant autumn colors of Akiu Onsen, featuri...

Akiu Onsen is an onsen (hot spring) town located in Sendai City. It is counted a...

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Mount Gassan has vibrant autumn hues, rare wildflowers and breathtaking views

Mount Gassan has vibrant autumn hues, rare wildflowers ...

Mount Gassan is the tallest of the three sacred mountains in Yamagata Prefecture...

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Akiu Onsen

Akiu Onsen

Experience the vibrant autumn colors of Akiu Onsen, featuring stunning gorges an...

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Explore Wakayama: Spiritual sites, military ruins and soy sauce heritage

Explore Wakayama: Spiritual sites, military ruins and s...

Close to the popular tourist destinations of Osaka and Kyoto, yet worlds away fr...

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Shimoda day trip: Waterfalls, onsen, beaches — and the best seafood of your life

Shimoda day trip: Waterfalls, onsen, beaches — and the ...

Looking for a Shimoda day trip? Here’s the quick pitch: a no-fuss, high-reward d...

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Mount Gassan

Mount Gassan

Mount Gassan is one of Japan's oldest sacred peaks, known for vibrant autumn hue...

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Wake up among flowers in Japan’s first botanical garden resort

Wake up among flowers in Japan’s first botanical garden...

Spending a night in the great outdoors is a fantastic way to feel closer to natu...

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Top 10 Tsukimi (Moon Viewing) Spots in Japan

Top 10 Tsukimi (Moon Viewing) Spots in Japan

Every autumn, Japan celebrates a centuries-old tradition of admiring the harvest...

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Oyama Senmaida: Where nature, culture and community come together in harmony

Oyama Senmaida: Where nature, culture and community com...

Oyama Senmaida is in Kamogawa City of Chiba Prefecture at the foot of Mineoka Mo...