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Nishio (Matcha City)

Nishio (Matcha City)

An immersive matcha experience off the beaten path.

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Kiyosumi Gardens

Kiyosumi Gardens

Take a peaceful stroll around a Meiji-style garden within Tokyo.

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Nihon Minka-en:  Explore Japanese folk life of two centuries ago

Nihon Minka-en: Explore Japanese folk life of two cent...

Museums contain artifacts of the past that are both interesting and informative;...

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Kyoto’s mountain village of Kurama ignites with blazing torches for annual fire festival

Kyoto’s mountain village of Kurama ignites with blazing...

Every October 22, Kurama in Kyoto Prefecture celebrates the Kurama Fire Festival...

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Kyoto travel alternative: The 'little Kyoto' of Shuzenji

Kyoto travel alternative: The 'little Kyoto' of Shuzenji

With its cultural importance and elegant aesthetics, Kyoto is one of Japan’s mos...

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Kurama Fire Festival

Kurama Fire Festival

On October 22, watch Kyoto’s mountain village of Kurama ignite with blazing torc...

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Take a 'stormcation' in the dramatic Faroe Islands, where James Bond died

Take a 'stormcation' in the dramatic Faroe Islands, whe...

The tiny Faroe Islands in the north Atlantic could be a poor choice for traveler...

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Kinugawa Onsen: A riverside hot spring resort where you can unwind and soak in mountain beauty

Kinugawa Onsen: A riverside hot spring resort where you...

Kinugawa Onsen in Tochigi Prefecture is a relaxing hot spring town surrounded by...

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How to use AI to guide your holiday plans

How to use AI to guide your holiday plans

If you ask an AI service like ChatGPT or Google Gemini to recommend a destinatio...

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Niihama Taiko Festival

Niihama Taiko Festival

Powerful taiko drums, local pride and centuries of tradition fill the streets of...

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Where wooden boardwalks wind through golden marshes, Oze National Park is nature at its most peaceful

Where wooden boardwalks wind through golden marshes, Oz...

In the mountains of northern Honshu, Oze National Park is one of Japan’s most ph...

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Kinugawa Onsen

Kinugawa Onsen

A riverside hot spring resort in Tochigi, where you can unwind, explore and soak...

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Mino City’s traditional paper lanterns illuminate its historic streets this fall

Mino City’s traditional paper lanterns illuminate its h...

Nestled in the mountains of Gifu in central Japan are the charming old streets o...

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Oze National Park

Oze National Park

Where wooden boardwalks wind through golden marshes, Oze National Park is nature...

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Minakami through three seasons: A traveler’s guide

Minakami through three seasons: A traveler’s guide

Every traveler has a special place that stays fresh in their heart, and for me, ...

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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...