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Visionary craftsmanship and eyewear extravaganza
If you are looking for some stylish frames, Japan has some of the leading designs in eye wear and sunglasses. What is lesser known, however, is that more than 96% of Japanese-made glasses frame production and designs in Japan come from...

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Tattoo and tourist friendly
As a tourist with tattoos in Japan, I have found it difficult to experience the benefits of a traditional Onsen.
On many occasions I have not been able to enter the relaxing waters at both public baths and Ryokans, much to the disappointment of my body whi...

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Enjoy Christmas festivities at the City of Light
Hakata Station has always been one beautiful show of architecture, and now during November and December they also have some gorgeous Christmas Lights for show too! That's not all, as along with all the pretty lights, a Christmas Market...

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Piquant Pineapple at this Architectural Palace
In the glitzy neighbourhood of Omotesando just a few blocks east of the station, one particular street corner manages to induce a prominent gaze from passersby far better than the surrounding luxury stores that populate the area. Sunny H...

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Enjoy some stunning views of Beppu from atop Mount Tsurumidake! The cable car will carry you to the height of 1000 meters, and you can enjoy clean crisp mountain air whilst gazing down at Beppu. At the top of the mountain there are seven shrines for you to visit, and you can enjoy ...

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Matsuyama Castle in Ehime
Matsuyama Castle doesn’t actually look too different from other Japanese castles. Built of stone and wood, their white plastered walls with distinctive curved black tiled roofs, stamp the castles with the same corporate look. Matsuyama Castle, however, perch...

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Sanrio’s Pompompurin character may not be as famous and popular as Hello Kitty but the loveable yellow pooch continues his attempts to conquer Japan.
 
After tempting commuters to hug columns in stations in Tokyo, now comes news that Pompompurin is getting his own cafe in Nagoya fr...

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Hands-on experience with traditional Japanese crafts!
The Kyoto Handicraft Center sounds like another visit-and-forget attraction. Well, it's NOT. Not only do you get to participate in hands-on activities, you will also be able to bring home a piece of memory of your time there. 
 
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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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A lovely little restaurant in Takayama
Takayama in central Japan’s Gifu Prefecture is a beautiful destination for several reasons - a well-preserved Edo Period old town, its spring and autumn festivals (considered to rank among Japan’s three most famous), and wonderful people and fan...

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