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A flavourful experience at Sennen-ichi sake brewery
In the inland sea between Kobe and Shikoku, Awajishima (Awaji island) has many secret places, stories and experiences to offer. On this mythological island, the free tour of Sennen-ichi Sake Brewery Tour is a must.
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Travel with Okinawa's only monorail system
The Okinawa City Monorail, also known as Yui Rail, is Okinawa’s only public rail system. It currently services 15 stations starting from Naha Airport, with a further four more stations to be added by 2019. Like many other trains in Japan, th...

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Simplify your trip with the Central Japan Travel Card
For anyone coming to Japan and planning to rely on public transport for travel, having an IC card, sometimes referred to as a smart card, is essential for a seamless journey. These smart cards are excellent time savers when riding...

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Tokyo prepares for a tourist influx in 2020
 
apan’s tourism is all geared up for the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, as it recently launched a new amphibious tour bus to serve the expected increased numbers of foreign visitors around the big event.
“Tokyo no Kaba” or “...

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Enjoy exhibitions on local history and culture
If you've made the journey to see Sengen-jinja shrine in the middle of Shizuoka City, then it's worth taking a little time to look round the neighbouring Cultural Property Museum. It isn't big and won't take you long to get round, but wh...

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Gourmet food and fine wine with a beautiful view
St. Cousair, an award-winning winery located in northern Nagano Prefecture’s town of Iizuna, is a delightful spot to relax, enjoy gourmet cuisine and fine wines, take a tour of the winery, and, from a cozy setting, view the breathtakin...

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The year's first card game at Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto
Venue: Yasaka Shrine When: Wednesday - Jan 3rd 2018,  1:00pm - 2:00pm
On the 3rd of January, Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto will host the first New Year's 'Karuta' card game. Women dressed in Juni-hitoe (Heian period costume) will play thi...

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The second highest situated castle site in Japan
The Tsuwano Castle Ruins are located atop Shirayama hill, some 100 meters above the town. It is about 40 minutes on foot from Tsuwano Station, but the route to the castle leads through most of the scenic spots of the town. It is said t...

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Traditional and modern examples of the doll making art
You can meet elegant court ladies, fierce warriors, sweetly smiling babies, shrine maidens, feudal lords, entertainers, and people in period dress in Iwatsuki Ward, Saitama City which is the home to a historical Doll Town.
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The efficiency of the Japanese production system
My wife was required to work one day in Higashikurume, a bedroom community in northeast Tokyo. I Google researched what was in the area and found a Coca Cola plant that offers tours. Miwa and I had taken the Atlanta, Georgia headquarte...

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