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Fukuoka City Museum

Fukuoka City Museum

Take a trip to Fukuoka’s past at the city museum

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Reviving heritage in Fukui: How one entrepreneur is bringing Wakasa’s Kumagawa Juku back to life

Reviving heritage in Fukui: How one entrepreneur is bri...

A social entrepreneur is reviving Wakasa’s historic Kumagawa Juku in Fukui Prefe...

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ROYCE’ Cacao&Chocolate Town : Enjoy a fun factory tour of one of Hokkaido’s best-known chocolate makers

ROYCE’ Cacao&Chocolate Town : Enjoy a fun factory tour ...

Hokkaido is home to the country’s top chocolate brands. ROYCE was founded in Sap...

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5 Famous Foods You’ll Find in Ehime

5 Famous Foods You’ll Find in Ehime

Sea bream rice, citrus sweets, crispy salt bread and other local specialties hig...

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Tech tip: iPhone users can now add U.S. passport info to their digital wallets

Tech tip: iPhone users can now add U.S. passport info t...

Just in time for the busy holiday travel season, iPhone users can now add their ...

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Discover Kagoshima: History, nature and food in southern Japan

Discover Kagoshima: History, nature and food in souther...

Although Kagoshima is far from Japan's political, economic and cultural core, th...

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Japan’s famous Suica Penguin JR train pass card mascot is 'graduating'/being laid off

Japan’s famous Suica Penguin JR train pass card mascot ...

Back in 2001, East Japan Railway Company/JR East revolutionized train travel in ...

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Misawa Aviation Science Museum

Misawa Aviation Science Museum

Explore Japan’s aviation history and the science of flight through interactive e...

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Luggage storage in Japan: How to explore without dragging your suitcase everywhere

Luggage storage in Japan: How to explore without draggi...

If you’ve ever tried navigating Tokyo’s rush-hour crowds with a roller suitcase,...

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Check out breathtaking fall foliage in our round-up of autumn hikes in Japan

Check out breathtaking fall foliage in our round-up of ...

Japan’s stunning mountain scenery becomes even more breathtaking in autumn, maki...

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Universal Studios Japan

Universal Studios Japan

The world's best ride, a wizarding wonderland and minions. As if you needed anot...

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5 Famous Foods You’ll Find in Miyagi

5 Famous Foods You’ll Find in Miyagi

From savory gyutan to sweet zunda mochi, Miyagi’s local dishes showcase the pref...

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The worst tourist traps in Japan and where to go instead

The worst tourist traps in Japan and where to go instead

Most itineraries for Japan include Gion in Kyoto or Harajuku in Tokyo. However, ...

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Tokoname: An excellent day trip from Nagoya for pottery lovers

Tokoname: An excellent day trip from Nagoya for pottery...

Tokoname is a seaside city in southern Aichi Prefecture. Since the 1970s, visito...

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ROYCE’ Cacao&Chocolate Town 

ROYCE’ Cacao&Chocolate Town 

Enjoy a fun and educational factory tour of one of Hokkaido’s best-known chocola...

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Why Nagoya is the best base for day trips across Japan

Why Nagoya is the best base for day trips across Japan

Japan’s fourth largest city is often overlooked. For travelers who want to make ...