JAPAN TRAVEL
Fifty Shades Of Red And Yellow
Shiba Koen in Minato, Tokyo, on the scene since 1873, is the forerunner of Japan’s public parks. It appears plain, the better to enjoy the contrast of the Park’s Momijidani or Maple Valley. Here maple trees abound and are afire with a multitude of shad...

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BOUTIQUE JAPAN
 
Autumn is a wonderful time to be in Japan. In my book, fall in Japan outshines spring (and cherry blossom season) for its many delights.
For one, the falling temperatures signal the return of comforting fall flavours. Think chestnuts and freshly harvested rice, fragrant pine mush...

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JAPAN TRAVEL
Green tourism in full view of Mt. Fuji
For those looking for a great weekend escape from the city, the Green Tourism options in the Otsuki City area are not to be missed. Just an hour from Shinjuku Station by Central Express Limited, Otsuki City in Yamanashi Prefecture offers an appe...

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
Autumn is the best season for mushrooms, and maitake is an excellent choice for flavor and aroma. Chef Yumiko Izawa introduces three recipes that bring out the best in this autumnal treat.
Dried maitake miso soup
Roughly break a batch of maitake into stems and spread them out in ...

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