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Fun for the little ones with the traffic mini-themepark
Japanese families love spending idyllic weekends at the nearby community parks, and it's not hard to see why if you visit Kanuma Park in Kanagawa. ​Just a two minute walk away from the nearby JR Fuchinobe station, Kanuma Park is...

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Traditional hot spring town in northern Hyogo
Kinosaki is an onsen hot spring town located in Hyogo's Toyooka area, centred around a picturesque, willow-lined canal. It is a popular getaway destination for those looking to relax and unwind. The town is famous for its seven famous h...

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Visit here for Sumo cuisine, street murals, and ukiyo-e
So, you're thinking about where to stay in Tokyo. Sure, Shibuya and Shinjuku look cool - they're right in the middle of everything! 
The main downsides to these areas are that they're: 
1) Noisy at night if you decide you want t...

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A very Japanese place to stay, close to Haneda Airport
If you have an early departure or late arrival at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, then Kamata is a good place to stay, as there are direct trains that get you there in less than twenty minutes. And if you're on a budget, and/or want a un...

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A short walk from Kokura Station, Kokura Castle lies at the heart of Kitakyushu and links the city with its historic roots. Near the Tanga Market and next to the Riverwalk shopping center (which houses the Zenrin Map Museum), one can spend an entire day exploring the area.
 
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Enhancing the Ghibli experience with delicious food
The Straw Hat Cafe is located in Ghibli Museum, Mitaka, Tokyo. It is a most adorable cafe with gorgeous interior that reminds you of Ghibli movies everywhere you look, and serves the most delicious food - all made with organic ingre...

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A perfect day out in Tokyo's Sumida Ward
Sumida ward is one of Tokyo's most influential districts for Edo-period culture and follows a number of Tobu Railway lines crossing through the region. Here's an itinerary outline for how to spend a wonderful day out in Sumida ward.
Start: The...

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Get your five-a-day in one sandwich!
If you’ve ever stayed in Tokyo for an extended period of time, you might have noticed the difficulty in getting your five-a-day.
In October 2015, Ex-model Yokochi Naoko came to the rescue. She set up a takeaway sandwich shop, Potasta, providing ...

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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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Kitakyushu’s renovated historic port
The port of Moji dates from the turn of the 20th century and the historic buildings from its glory days as an international shipping center now make for a delightful setting to spend a day or evening. After the Meiji Restoration of 1868 saw the la...

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