JAPAN TRAVEL
Shibuya's Flagship Store Carries Books in English
The giant Tower Records store in Shibuya has long been a popular place to find English books in Tokyo. However, the shop underwent some renovations and those who haven't visited for a few years may be surprised to see how much this se...

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Reviving a Lost Art Form in This Artist's Paradise
The Kubota Itchiku museum is actually an artist’s paradise. It was built by the artist Kubota Itchiku (1917-2003) himself and showcases his priceless creations. Kubota Itchiku was a textile artist who dedicated his whole life to revi...

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Ishikawa's Native Son is Memorialized in His Hometown
While Japan and America have long shared a baseball connection, the signing of Yomiuri Giants player Hideki Matusi to the New York Yankees brought arguably one of Japan's most successful players to America's shores. Matsui's long ...

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Explore The World of Stamps
Despite the prevalence of e-mail, some people still take pleasure in communicating via handwritten or typed letters, and selecting just the right postage stamp to adorn the envelope. Admirers of the kitte can enjoy visiting the Philatelic Museum in Mejiro,...

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Love Me Do
Hidden in the small, winding streets of Harajuku, Love Me Do is a great little hair salon near Meiji Jingu Crossing. One of th stylists of Love Me Do is Kanji Tanaka, who has been styling hair for the past sixteen years, starting at a salon called Elrhodes in Seibu Departm...

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A Convenient Station Near The City Beach
Getting around in Wakayama Prefecture might seem troublesome, considering that its public transportation is not as convenient and efficient as that in Japan's main cities (Tokyo, Osaka). The interior of Wakayama Prefecture is completely covere...

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A Multi-purpose 15-story Building in Akihabara 
Ask any local in Akihabara and they can easily point out the building for you. Standing with 15 floors that zoom up to the sky when you crane your head up for a glimpse, Akihabara UDX or Urban Development X  is one of the high-rise buil...

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Five Entertainment Juggernauts at Universal Studios Japan
Universal Cool Japan is back for 2016, revamped and better than ever, with five globally recognised entertainment brands helping relaunch this year's instalment that runs from January 15th until June 26th at Universal Studios ...

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Tempozan Ferris Wheel in Osaka's Tempozan Harbor Village region is a popular tourist attraction. Tempozan Ferris wheel has a diameter of 100 metres.Tempozan Ferris Wheel is one of the world's largest Ferris Wheels. Tempozan Ferris Wheel is part of the Tempozan Harbor Village complex l...

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 After American street artist DAAS stunned us with his vibrant burial mound-inspired mural in Takatsuki, here’s another example of superb recent streer art in Japan.
While a lot of great street art can be found in Japan's urban landscape, you will need to head to the countryside in G...

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