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Blue Hot Spring of Hell, Umi-jigoku in Beppu
- Japan Photos
February 11, 2019 The most popular tourist attraction in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, is the “Hell Tour” 「Jigoku Meguri, 地獄巡遊」. There are 8...
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Usa Jingu Shrine, Oita: Travel Guide (Info + 11 Photos)
- Oita「大分」
January 6, 2019 Usa Jingu Shrine 「Usa Shrine, 宇佐神宮」 is the head shrine of about 40,000 Hachiman Shrines in Japan. Hachiman Shrines are literally...
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Pachinko: what Japan’s favourite game could mean for its gambling industry
- Cool Japan
January 5, 2019 Tourism in Japan is at an all-time high. In 2016 over 24 million people were attracted to the Land of the Rising Sun from all over the world....
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ネット販売の進化をサポートするサイト作成プラットフォーム「Shopify」
- Random Bits and Pieces
December 17, 2018 デジタルメディアの普及に伴い、消費者の行動や価値観が急激に変化しています。ネットショップ起業・運営している事業者は、その進化に対応した対策を考えなくてはなりません。...
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Tірѕ Fоr a Sаfе Road Trір іn Jараn
- Random Bits and Pieces
May 9, 2018 When planning to gо on a rоаd trір in Japan, іt іѕ important nоt only to have all the nесеѕѕаrу items уоu nееd tо trаvеl,...
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Why becoming a ski instructor in Japan might be the coolest job in the world
- Random Bits and Pieces
April 8, 2018 So you want to become a ski instructor and you’ve done some research into becoming one by doing a ski instructor internship (get put into a...
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Hacks to work around the language barrier in Japan
- Random Bits and Pieces
November 28, 2017 Japan is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. And it is also one that’s listed on most people’s must-go-to places. But traveling...
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Akita: Explore Snowy North Japan, 2 Day Itinerary
- Akita「秋田」
June 26, 2017 Akita Prefecture, in the far north of Japan on the west coast, is full of culture, history, natural beauty and friendly people. As our flight...
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Gambling Scenes in Japan
- Random Bits and Pieces
May 23, 2017 The nation of Japan has been an attractive vacation spot for many over the years due to their unique culture and culinary experiences. Some travellers...
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The Hokkaido Shinkansen Guide: A New Tokyo to Sapporo experience
- Travel Tips & Planning
August 22, 2016 Presenting the new Super Hokuto – Hakodate to Sapporo by JR Group Access the limited express train Super Hokuto (part of the new Hokkaido...
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Internet for Travelers: In-depth Review of RentalWifi
- Travel Tips & Planning
July 22, 2016 Usually when I travel Japan, I rely on hotel WiFi, or seek out internet cafes to get online. After years of traveling like this, it became clear...
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Ginkaku-ji, Kyoto: Travel Guide + Photos
- Featured
June 22, 2016 Ginkaku-ji 「Silver Pavilion Temple, 銀閣寺」 – officially called Jishō-ji 「Temple of Shining Mercy, 慈照寺」 – is 1...
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Koyasan & Danjo Garan: Travel Guide
- Featured
November 18, 2015 Mount Koya 「Kōyasan, 高野山」 is a 1200 year old sacred temple town in the mountains of northern Wakayama Prefecture. There are over 100...
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Etiquette for First Time Travel Experiences in Japan
- Random Bits and Pieces
September 23, 2015 When Japanese tourists visit other countries on tours, the tour companies often educate the groups about local manners and customs. Japanese...
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Legendary Samurai Kiyomasa’s Pulling Stone, Nagoya Castle (HDR Photo)
- Japan Photos
July 28, 2015 It took just 6 months for 20 000 labourers to build the stone base and walls of Nagoya Castle’s main tower, led by the legendary samurai...
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8 Views from Tokyo Tower’s Observation Decks (+ Travel Info)
- Tōkyō「東京」
July 13, 2015 Altough dwarfed by the much newer Tokyo Sky Tree, Tokyo Tower offers a unique view of this massive city – and has a long and romantic history...
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Earthquake Proof 1000+ Year Old Five-Storied Pagoda of Daigo-ji: Kyoto’s Oldest Buidling (HDR Photo)
- Japan Photos
July 1, 2015 This single building was what drew me to Daigo-ji 「Daigo Temple, 醍醐寺」 during one hot Kyoto summer (well that, plus I’m on a mission...
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Nikon 35mm f/1.8 DX Lens Example Photos (or, 40+ Random Photos From Japan)
- Japan Photos
May 26, 2015 A showcase of photos from Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka and more, taken with the Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G lens… Before my autumn 2013 traveling...
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Nagoya Castle & Hommaru Palace: Travel Guide & 20+ Photos
- Featured
May 11, 2015 Halfway between Tokyo and Osaka is Japan’s 3rd largest city, Nagoya. Nagoya Castle is the icon of the city, with a white walled and jade...
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A Geek In Japan: 2 Minute Book Review
- Random Bits and Pieces
March 13, 2015 A Geek in Japan is your complete guide to Japanese culture and society. Written by an English speaking Spaniard living in Tokyo for the past...