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Awamori and Pork Curry

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JAPAN TRAVEL
Uncovering Ancient Traditions At Curcuma
In 1409 I sailed to the kingdom of Ayutthaya, a journey of many weeks, with only the stars and the moon to guide us.
Under the guidance of King Bunei I was here to establish an embassy, a foothold to thwart his rivals. Every evening the fragra...

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Hirome Ichiba, Much More than Just a Market

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JAPAN TRAVEL
 
Greeted by a hearty, “Ohayo gozaimasu! (good morning)” by a friendly middle aged woman as she opens her shop, dodging the fishermen as they frantically unload the morning catch from their trucks, and still beingg a little shocked by the occasional elderly man having a pint of beer ...

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Mahatoma

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JAPAN TRAVEL
Explosively Delicious Yakitori
There is nothing like the smell of chicken skewers grilled over charcoal to make my mouth water. I have all reason to believe yakitori is just waiting to be discovered by global foodies.
My kids spoke fondly of the best yakitori they have ever had when ...

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Iya Bijin

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Hand-Cut Iya Soba With Valley Views
There's no shortage of places to find a bowl of hand-cut soba in the Iya Valley. These chewy noodles, made with locally grown buckwheat, are one of the staples of this secluded corner of Shikoku. But if you want to slurp your noodles in sight of on...

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Haruki Murakami Library to Open at Waseda University in 2021

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Kengo Kuma-Designed Facility To House Works By Literary Superstar
Waseda University, one of the most prestigious centers for academia in Japan, is adding another string to its bow with a brand new library in 2021. The Waseda International House of Literature (aka the Murakami Libra...

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Iya Bijin

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JAPAN TRAVEL
Hand-Cut Iya Soba With Valley Views
There's no shortage of places to find a bowl of hand-cut soba in the Iya Valley. These chewy noodles, made with locally grown buckwheat, are one of the staples of this secluded corner of Shikoku. But if you want to slurp your noodles in sight of on...

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Tokyo Island Adventure October 2-4

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JAPAN TRAVEL
 
 Join us for a weekend of dolphin swimming, hiking, stargazing and relaxing on the island of Toshima.
Highlights Swim with dolphinsExplore the islandRelax, stargaze, recharge
DescriptionJapan Travel takes you on another fun island adventure to Toshima Island.  One of the smaller le...

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Yamaguchi Prefectural Museum of Art

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Explore Various Works By Artists Connected To Yamaguchi
The Yamaguchi Prefectural Museum of Art is located in Yamaguchi City, and has been operating since 1979.
A visit here is a great way to connect with the prefecture in a deeper way, since the majority of the works on display are ...

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Omicho Market

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GAIJINPOT TRAVEL
 
Chow down on fresh fish at one of Japan’s liveliest seafood markets, packed with plenty of restaurants.
In operation since the mid-1700s and boasting more than 180 shops today, the Omicho Market is one of Japan’s most energetic fresh food markets. Vendors noisily shout out thei...

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The Bandai Museum

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JAPAN TRAVEL
A Hidden Gem For Toy Lovers
As soon as you arrive at the Bandai Museum, you enter a state of childish glee. From the parking lot, you can look through the tall glass walls and see a massive Gundam sculpture. I'm talking several stories tall here.
Bronze sculptures of Ultraman charact...

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