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See and play with six types of cute foxes
Located in the mountains near Shiroishi, there is a ‘village’ that is filled with over 100 animals and 6 different types of foxes. This ‘Fox Village’ is one of the best places in Japan to go and see foxes. The foxes freely roam a preserve whi...

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Rocky mountainsides and caves in Kitakyushu
One of the scenic wonders of northern Kyushu, Hiraodai adds an otherworld landscape to the mountains surrounding Kitakyushu. This quasi-national park provides ample hiking, spelunking, camping, birding, and family outing opportunities thr...

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Historic green tea cultivation region with a view
Green tea is one of Japan’s most representative products—and one of its most delicious. Green tea used to be such a prized commodity that it was used as a form of taxation in the late 1700s. One of the most prominent tea regions is Sh...

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Winter wonderland in Japan's largest graveyard
Located in northeastern Wakayama in the Koya Ryujin Quasi National Park, Mount Koya, (or Koyasan as it is more commonly known as) is a popular day trip from Osaka. If coming from Osaka, it is most easily accessible by taking Nankai Railw...

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Strenuous exercise, history, with a spectacular view
Friday morning was so beautiful that Miwa and I decided to go out for some serious exercise. Boarded a Yokosuka train to Kurihama (45 minutes), a bus to the Ferry port (10 minutes), and finally a very nice Ferry ride (40 minutes) t...

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Introducing the special Rokko-san tourist pass!
Mount Rokko is located in Kobe, and has long been famous for its "million dollar" night view. But Mount Rokko not only offers beautiful nightscapes, but also many other attractions to see and enjoy. The best way to see Mount Rokko and a...

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A Lesser Known Mountain Just Outside Of Tokyo
Located in Kanagawa prefecture, Mt Jinba is a lesser known hiking spot. An easy climb to its 857 meter peak, it offers a nice day getaway from busy Tokyo. The mountain is not crowded unlike neighboring Mt Takao, and offers uninterrupted p...

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An active volcano in Shikotsu-Toya National Park
Mount Tarumae is an active stratovolcano in Hokkaido’s Shikotsu-Toya National Park. It was formed by an eruption in the Shikotsu caldera roughly 9,000 years ago, followed by a cave-in that created today’s crater.
 
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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
NABARI, Mie — I wanted to take a walk somewhere off the beaten track, where in ancient times mountain ascetics are said to have toughened their minds and bodies. And where, later, the ninja of Iga Province (the northwestern part of present-day Mie Prefecture) did the same during ...

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JAPAN TIMES
 
Two photographers walk the nation’s legendary pilgrimage route, capturing the eerie solitude of a spiritual path that still dwarfs humansby Cameron MckeanThe 1,000-year-old Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route is located in Wakayama Prefecture. It takes roughly eight days to travel more tha...

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