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Sushi dining and bar retreat in Roppongi
 
Located just next to the trendy Roppongi crossing, Sushi & Bar Koto is a different take on the average dining and entertainment experience in the exciting Roppongi district of Tokyo known for its vibrant nightlife. Offering fine Japanese sea...

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Olives Groves And Jutting Cliffs At One Of The Most Surprising Mixes Of Culture In Japan.
Got a day or two to spare in Kagawa Prefecture? Take an hour’s ferry crossing from Takamatsu to the Mediterranean-like island of Shodoshima that’s famous for its mouth-watering olives and s...

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Located just a 2-minute walk from Shirahama Beach in Shimoda, Beach Side Inn Shirahama is cozy friendly accommodations with warm wooden flooring and furnishings. Complimentary simple breakfast is provided.
 
Guests can unwind in private-use hot spring baths 24/7. The lounge room com...

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Beautiful roses at Jindai Botanical Garden in Tokyo
Venue: Jindai Botanical Gardens When: May 8th - Jun 9th 2019 ,  9:30am - 5:00pm
How can I share my impression? I've been going to Jindai Botanical Park for five years. Usually, I visit the Rose Fiesta, held every May and October dur...

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Ninja Time In The Mountains.
If you find yourself in Nagano City, take a day trip to nearby Togakushi Village, which is just a 45 minutes drive away. With a shrine in a sacred forest, top-notch soba noodles, and a hint of ninja intrigue, the village ranks among Japan’s great “off...

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A Vegan Friendly Cafe With A Host Of Tasty Eats!
Seeking some vegan grub to enjoy after exploring Hiroshima? Art Cafe Elk is a must visit if you're in the area. Although their menu isn't fully vegan, they do have many vegan friendly options on the menu - as well as dishes that can be...

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Easy hiking in stunning scenery near Kofu
Shosenkyo Gorge is famous for autumn scenery. I went there in November 2018 and I was not disappointed. The trail is much shorter than at Nishizawa Valley and flat, so it is very easy walking, suitable for all ages and states of fitness. It w...

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Hiroshima’s Miyajima island is already one of the most picturesque and popular sightseeing destinations in the whole country. And it now just got even better — and cuter.
The small island just off the coast and famous for its “floating shrine gate” at Itsukushima Shrine is always t...

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One of Japan's best zoos
Zoorasia, also known as Yokohama Dobutsuen, is one of Japan’s biggest and best zoos. Opened in 1999, this year is the zoo’s 20th anniversary.
This zoo is a fantastic venue for a family day out. When you arrive you should buy tickets from the ticket machine an...

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Nature & local culture in the Tama area, only 90 minutes away from Tokyo
If you have always considered Tokyo to be a huge, modern metropolis with no space for nature-related activities, you should perhaps have a look at this article.
Recently, I had the privilege to explore an area o...

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