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October 6, 2020
A visit to the Edo-Tokyo museum is to learn what life was like living in Tokyo through past centuries. From the Japan medieval era to recent decades.


September 15, 2020
What To See At Yasukuni Shrine In Tokyo
Visit Yasukuni Shrine, a Shinto shrine in Tokyo with Imperial ties that commemorates and remembers Japan's war dead.


August 25, 2020
Visit Kiyomizu Dera, Kyoto
Kiyomizu-Dera, Kyoto’s ‘pure water temple’, is a beautiful Buddhist temple and UNESCO World Heritage Site with a wooden stage famous for its amazing views.


August 18, 2020
Ise Grand Shrine: Everything You Need To Know About Japans Most Sacret Shinto Shrine
Japan’s most sacred Shinto shrine, Ise Grand Shrine, attracts millions of visitors and pilgrims each year and is considered the nation’s spiritual home.
August 13, 2020
What To Do In Denden Town Osaka
Denden Town is the Akihabara of Osaka, here you'll find everything related to anime, electronics, gadgets, music and Otaku culture.


August 22, 2022
Top Five Most Beautiful Pagodas In Japan
Japan arguably boasts the most beautiful and iconic pagodas in all of Asia. Here’s our top five to visit while you’re discovering this unforgettable country.


July 31, 2020
Why You Can’t Miss The Toji Temple In Kyoto
Toji Temple is a can’t-miss attraction in Kyoto, being an ancient temple on UNESCO’s world heritage list with the tallest wooden pagoda in Japan.


July 24, 2020
Mori Building Digital Art Museum By Team Lab Borderless
teamLab Borderless is a modern world of art, lightning and endless space. The museum has quickly become one Tokyo’s most instagrammable locations.


July 22, 2020
Discover Inujima
Known as ‘Dog Island’, this former pirate hideaway in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea is a peaceful and beautiful destination, especially if you love modern art.


June 29, 2020
For A Real Treat Visit The Snoopy Museum In Tokyo
Come see Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts Gang at the incredibly special Snoopy Museum and restaurant in Tokyo.
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