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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...
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Travel Tip: Convenient Train Station Luggage Storage for Easy Day Trips
- Travel Tips & Planning
March 2, 2015 When getting around Japan, there is one issue that tourists will frequently encounter: how to deal with luggage. And it happens more than once...
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Koi (Decorative Carp) at Tenryu-ji, Kyoto (HDR Photo)
- Japan Photos
February 5, 2015 Formally nishikigoi 「錦鯉」, the decorative carp is more commonly called koi 「鯉」 and since the 1800s has been bred purely for its...
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Nijo Castle, Kyoto: Travel Guide + Photos
- Kyōto「京都」
February 1, 2015 There are 17 World Heritage Sites in Kyoto. Nijo Castle is the only castle of them all. In the middle of Kyoto, Nijo-jo is easy to get to, and...
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Super Bright Shopping: American Village, Dotonbori, Osaka
- Japan Photos
January 21, 2015 My first experience of Japan was strolling through the streets of Amerika-mura 「American Village, アメリカ村」 in Dotonbori, Osaka. A...
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Shōjin Ryōri: Eat Vegetarian, Like a Zen Buddhist
- Art, Culture & Food
January 13, 2015 Eat and live like a Japanese Zen Buddhist monk by staying at a temple in Japan. Shukubō 「Japanese temple lodgings, 宿坊」 are offered throughout...
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Christmas in Japan: Hello Kitty Xmas Tree
- Japan Photos
December 25, 2014 Like Japanese New Year celebrations, Christmas in Japan is done in a very unique way. Well over 80% of Japanese engage in various Shinto Buddhist...
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Juyosho: Kamigamo-jinja Visitor Center & The Sacred Arrow (HDR Photo)
- Japan Photos
December 18, 2014 At larger shrines in Japan you will often find a small juyosho「visitors center, 授与所」 which as well as selling general information about...