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Fukubukuro: Lucky Bag Shopping for New Years

Dec 27, 2019 By Admin

Forgetting the fact that Japan somehow now has a Black Friday manufactured shopping holiday in the middle of November, the...[ Click to read more ]

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What to do in Tokyo over the New Year’s Holidays 2019

Dec 27, 2019 By Jason Gatewood

People say Tokyo is the most restless city in the world, but maybe they've never been here around the traditional...[ Click to read more ]

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‘Spirited Away,’ to a Day Trip from Hiroshima

Dec 26, 2019 By Jade Brischke

The cold weather at this time of year is the perfect opportunity to embrace the Japanese spirit and head to...[ Click to read more ]

Soothe Yourself With a Soak in a Super Sento in Nagoya This Winter

Dec 26, 2019 By Bert Wishart

One thing that many people love to do when they come to Japan is to enjoy onsen, the volcanic hot...[ Click to read more ]

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Diamond Magic – Witness The Diamond Fuji Phenomenon

Dec 26, 2019 By Bert Wishart

Diamond Fuji is a twice annually occurring phenomenon during which the sunrise and sunset align perfectly with Mount Fuji’s summit,...[ Click to read more ]

Snow Festivals in Japan

Dec 26, 2019 By Jason Gatewood

Because Japan is over 70% mountainous and located in the temperate latitudes of the western Pacific where the moist ocean...[ Click to read more ]

Cultural Kawabun – Exploring Japanese Culture at Nagoya’s Oldest Restaurant

Dec 26, 2019 By Bert Wishart

Japan has a rich and long artistic heritage, something that many people travel from all over the globe to see....[ Click to read more ]

Sake Bank Hiroshima: Japanese Sake Tasting

Dec 26, 2019 By Hugh Cann

In my work in tourism, I’ve often had the pleasure of taking guests to breweries or to bars in other...[ Click to read more ]

The Best Izakaya in Kobe

Dec 17, 2019 By Justin Hanus

In Japan, a popular activity after a long day of work is a visit to an izakaya. A type of...[ Click to read more ]

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