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The small lakeside town of Hikone is a landscape photographer’s dream. It’s a popular day trip from the city of Kyoto, being in the prefecture next door. It’s home to a plethora of attractions including one of four of the country’s national treasure castles.
The one thing, however, that people…
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Best Sunflower Fields in Japan – You’ve seen pictures of the distinguished cherry blossoms of Japan. You’ve witnessed the distinct shibazakura of the Yamanashi region. You’ve experienced the remarkable sea of blue nemophila flowers at the Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki.
But did you know Japan is also home to…
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Best castles in Japan – If you could list the top things that people attribute to an aesthetically-pleasing archetypal Japanese image, it would include the likes of cherry blossoms, ramen bowls, sushi plates, bamboo groves, people clad in kimonos, and of course, the age-old, culturally-rich, symbol of history, castles.
The…
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Onsen Ryokan Near Tokyo – Looking for the perfect ryokan getaway? Just want to experience a slice of the traditional Japanese life without traveling halfway across the country? If so, then we have the perfect suggestions for four areas to relax in a Japanese traditional inn nearby.
There are certainly…
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In one of the biggest (positive) news in Japan this year, the JR East Railway Company has decided to offer a half price discount on all bullet trains travelling from August this year until March next year.
This news may not bring immediate joy to those patiently waiting out this…
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Mt Fuji Ryokan with Private Onsen – If you’re planning to visit Mount Fuji, you’d want to spend at least one night in the area. There’s nothing quite like waking up to views of the most beautiful mountain in the world. Whether you’re a travelling couple or a group…
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Weekend Trips From Tokyo – Feeling a little drained and cooped up in the concrete jungle? Nostalgic for those long summer days in the countryside, soaking up the rays of sunlight and listening to the sounds of the water gushing down the river? Thinking that you need a quick…
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Best YouTubers in Japan – Ever wondered what it is like to not only experience traveling through Japan over the course of a few weeks, but to actually live there? The excitement of making this crazy and culturally-rich country your second home might make certain people excited beyond belief…
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The quaint, unassuming neighbourhood of Sangenjaya, located on the outskirts of the thriving Shibuya, is exactly what you would expect of an Old Tokyo neighbourhood that isn’t on the usual A-list of places to visit.
It’s relatively quiet, its number of new skyrise commercial buildings are competing against thousands of…
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Osaka Travel Blog – For first-timers heading to Osaka, this complete travel guide is all you need to plan your trip. It covers all the questions you might have about entering and exploring this wonderful city in Western Japan, and includes helpful tips on how you can make the…
