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November 5, 2020
Kyoto Station: Trains And Travel Guide
From the outside Kyoto station looks like a spaceship that landed in the middle of the city, from the inside it is a sprawling city on its own.
November 4, 2020
Kinkakuji, The Golden Pavilion Of Kyoto
The Golden Pavilion has been the postcard to send from Kyoto for more than a century. Find out why it’s that iconic, and how to get there.
November 3, 2020
Nagasaki Japan
Nagasaki’s name may forever be associated with the Second World War, but there is much more to this beautiful, cosmopolitan, and thriving port city in southern Japan.
November 1, 2020
Why You Should Visit The Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine Of Osaka
The ancient Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine of Osaka is one of the most important shrines around Osaka and setting for the Hatsumode festival.
October 30, 2020
When Can I Order The Japan Rail Pass
The Japan Rail Pass is a physical ticket, so it is important to order your JR Pass on time, here’s what you need to know.
October 29, 2020
Iwakuni And The Golden Bridge Of Kintai Kyo
Iwakuni (岩国) is a small historic town based around the lower Yamaguchi mountains. Its most beautiful feature is the golden bridge named Kintai-kyo.
October 27, 2020
Kuromon Market
Kuromon market (黒門市場), or Kuromon Ichiba is the largest public market hall in Osaka, open daily for shopping and some of the best street food in Kansai.
October 23, 2020
Katsura Villa: The Kyoto Imperial Villa
The Imperial Katsura Villa in Kyoto (Katsura Rikyū) is an exceptional example of early 17th-century Japanese architecture and garden design.
October 22, 2020
The Visitors Guide To Roppongi
For decades, Roppongi has been one of Tokyo’s most popular entertainment districts for international visitors, and continues to reinvent itself.
October 16, 2020
Visiting The Mazda Museum In Hiroshima
Visit the Mazda Museum to learn more about this famous car company from Hiroshima and even get a glimpse of its active assembly line.
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