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Kameido Seven Lucky Gods: A walk for luck that finishes at Tokyo Skytree

Kameido Seven Lucky Gods: A walk for luck that finishes...

At the end of every year in Japan, various traditions are dusted off and trotted...

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5 Popular Souvenirs in Nagasaki

5 Popular Souvenirs in Nagasaki

Going to Nagasaki and looking for the best souvenirs? Bring one of these popular...

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A cozy long weekend in Gunma’s Kusatsu Onsen

A cozy long weekend in Gunma’s Kusatsu Onsen

Kusatsu Onsen had been on my winter wish list for a while. While Japan is home t...

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‘Home Alone 2’ nailed holiday travel chaos, but flight rules make movie's plot less plausible today

‘Home Alone 2’ nailed holiday travel chaos, but flight ...

Panic erupts in the McCallister household as soon as the day begins. The parents...

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Hijiori Onsen

Hijiori Onsen

A hot spring village deep in Yamagata Prefecture with healing waters and mountai...

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7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches

7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage ser...

The variety at Japanese convenience stores truly is amazing. Take 7-Eleven Japan...

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Yokohama’s most famous park is a reminder of how beauty can be born from tragedy

Yokohama’s most famous park is a reminder of how beauty...

If you want an example of tragedy turned into beauty, look no further than Yamas...

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5 Famous Foods You’ll Find in Kumamoto

5 Famous Foods You’ll Find in Kumamoto

Looking for the most famous and must-try foods in Kumamoto? Here are five region...

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Jetstar launches direct flights between Narita and Taiwan's Kaohsiung

Jetstar launches direct flights between Narita and Taiw...

Budget carrier Jetstar Japan Co has launched a new route between Narita airport ...

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At Kirin Beer Sendai Brewery Tour, take a deep dive into the brewery's history and enjoy a tasting afterwards

At Kirin Beer Sendai Brewery Tour, take a deep dive int...

Among the top-ranking beer companies in Japan, Kirin Brewery places second in ma...

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Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle

Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists i...

Every month, the Japan Tourism Agency, part of the Ministry of Land, Infrastruct...

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Konkai Komyo-ji Temple

Konkai Komyo-ji Temple

Feel the beauty and serenity in Konkai Komyo-ji Temple and its majestic garden

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More shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s 'golden route' to meet traveler demand

More shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s 'golden r...

The shinkansen isn’t the only way to get around Japan, but it’s the fastest, the...

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Kurashiki: Slowing down in Japan’s canal town

Kurashiki: Slowing down in Japan’s canal town

When people plan a trip through western Japan, they often rush between Osaka’s n...

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This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition

This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mount...

Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture is probably most famous for its koshihikari rice prod...

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5 Famous Foods You’ll Find in Ishikawa

5 Famous Foods You’ll Find in Ishikawa

Get to know some famous foods you'll find in Ishikawa, from rich Noto beef to co...