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A dream of pure chocolate
February is coldest month of the year in Japan, but also the best month to enjoy chocolate.
It is no co-incidence that Valentine's Day is in February. Traditionally Japanese women give a treat to men for love, friendship or respect. Now most confectioners ...

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The First Encounter with a Samurai
The cherry trees were oozing out an irresistible fragrance which was dissipating in the warm, spring air. It was minutes before dusk and the setting rays of the Japanese sun were vivaciously bathing the crystal-clear water of the pond in myriads of ...

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Taking on a course unfit for strapping boys
A friend bought me a book detailing different cycling routes around the Kansai area not too long ago. Since then, we tried a crazy route up and down a gravelly mountain that was incredibly tough. I also fell off the mountain (perhaps a ...

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MORIYA, Ibaraki — Meiji Co.’s Moriya Factory, which was established in 1998, churns out about 2 million packs a day of products such as Meiji Bulgaria Yogurt. Visitors can see the production process while learning about the history and attractiveness of dairy products. I visited ...

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Touring the lake area and the highlands of Nagano
Traveling through the gorgeous rural scenery in the Suwa area of Nagano surrounded by lakes, valleys, mountains and forests, there is a need to get out, get off the path and experience the fresh air. One of the best ways to do this is...

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Traditional cormorant fishing by fire torches
Uji is nestled in the beautiful forested hills just 15 kilometers south of Kyoto. Situated on the shores of the Uji River, the riverbank walk is lined with cherry blossoms in springtime, and its hills glow with a blaze of red foliage in f...

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Iza Mile Kamakura Smart Phone Application
A new cell pone application was introduced last year to encourage healthy walking. Iza Mile Kamakura allows you to collect mileage points by walking any of the 300 sightseeing spots in and around Kamakura. From the station we chose from a men...

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Learn about one of Tokyo's worst natural disasters
The Great Kanto Earthquake struck Tokyo at 11.58 am on September 1st 1923 and by the time the resulting fires had been put out over 70% of Tokyo was destroyed.
If you are interested in finding out more about this disaster then it is ...

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Daruma dolls can make your every wish come true The symbol of Gunma prefecture is for sure the traditional Daruma doll. Everywhere in the prefecture, in shops, stations, hotels, you will see a Daruma doll. This traditional artefact is famous for making every wish come true: peopl...

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All glass car and stunning views of Kagoshima
 
Kagoshima not only has stunning beach views and has Sakurajima to show off, but the city also offers some beautiful night views from atop the Amu Plaza Ferris Wheel! Heighten your experience by choosing to ride the all glass cart, offer...

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