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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...

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Visiting Dejima, the only island where Westerners were allowed in Japan for hundreds of years

Visiting Dejima, the only island where Westerners were ...

The feudal government of Japan had a dilemma in the early 1600s. Contact with Eu...

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Japan’s 10 best Ferris wheels for beautiful views, as chosen by travelers

Japan’s 10 best Ferris wheels for beautiful views, as c...

There’s a bit of irony in that sometimes Japan’s supposedly best views are also ...

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Historic city of Matsue glows during Water Lantern Festival

Historic city of Matsue glows during Water Lantern Fest...

The Matsue Water Lantern Festival, also called Matsue Suitouro, takes place annu...

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Ureshino Onsen: Luxuriant waters fit for an empress

Ureshino Onsen: Luxuriant waters fit for an empress

One is spoiled for choice when it comes to onsen (hot springs) in Japan. Nowhere...

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Oyama Senmaida

Oyama Senmaida

Oyama Senmaida is a place where nature, culture and community come together in h...

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Ninna-ji Temple features a vibrant annual festival that celebrates its deep imperial connections and rich cultural heritage

Ninna-ji Temple features a vibrant annual festival that...

Ninna-ji Temple was founded in 888 AD by the 58th emperor of Japan. The temple c...