JAPAN TRAVEL
Play with antique karakuri handicrafts in Naramachi
While walking through Nara and looking at its houses you can see and feel its rich history in every element. Every detail is full of antiquity. Several days ago I was wandering along the streets of Nara and when I saw some beautiful...

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For those longing for their fair share of vegetables
Veg Out Cafe in Kyoto overlooks the Kamagawa river and as the name suggests provides customers with a place to relax.
The design of the cafe is welcoming and inclusive. It feels as though you are expected to stay for more then just...

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A fancy retro inn that welcomes foreign visitors
Beppu City in Oita is famous for having abundant, fantastic hot springs. People from all over Japan come to Beppu to heal their chronic pains—or just to have a good time. The city gathers attention from outside of Japan as well, so you...

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Meiji Period Onsen in Beppu
Situated within Beppu’s downtown district, Takegawara Onsen immediately stands out with its classic, Meiji-era architecture. This onsen (hot spring) was founded in 1879. Apparently the original rooftop was made up of bamboo but later replaced with tile, he...

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A cozy French and vintage-inspired cafe
I stumbled upon Toile De Liberte when strolling along with a friend in Nakacho, Tokyo. The neighborhood itself is very calm with few people but they have indie fashion stores and this super cozy cafe! Their interior design changes with the seas...

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Popular daily events at the Sarusawa Inn
 “This is beautiful, but this one leaf seems a bit lonely,” observed the ikebana (flower arranging) instructor. She took another leaf, placed it in the student’s arrangement, took it out, trimmed it and placed it again. “There now, that’s perf...

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Kita no Megumi Tabe Marche Food Festival
Asahikawa is situated in Hokkaido’s agricultural heartland, famous for its fresh produce, like asparagus, corn and lavender. Its harvest markets provide an unique opportunity to sample its homeland specialities and to chat with its suppliers.
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LONELY PLANET
 
With so much keeping travellers occupied in nearby Kyoto and Osaka, it’s not surprising Matsusaka is often overlooked. But while Japan’s star cities may dazzle visitors, this unassuming slice of Kansai quietly pleases those seeking a detour off the tourist trail.
Wander castle rui...

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Where avocado dreams come true
Do you love avocados? Not like, love? If you started salivating, you need to visit Madosh Cafe in Tokyo. Hidden between the windy backstreets of Shibuya and Harajuku stations, the cafe is a refreshing change to the bright lights and masses of people...

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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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