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Seafood served in a Western style
Opened in April 2017 in a Roppongi backstreet across from Tokyo Midtown, #Uni Seafood brings the concept of a Western fish market / port town to life in the heart of Tokyo – complete with an attention-grabbing hashtag in the name. Seafood platters, s...

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Two years of large-scale renovations later, TOP Museum reopens
The Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography underwent two years of massive renovations, and finally reopened its doors on 3rd September 2016, with it now re-branded as the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum (TOP Museum).
 
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Enjoy these temples with amazing outside corridors – 2
 
Daikaku-ji Temple, located in the northwest suburbs of Kyoto, contains the same design elements of the ancient Imperial Palace. The ground design and building arrangements are noble and elegant, its gardens are refined, and mos...

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A heartwarming display of designer fireworks in Aichi
Fireworks Festivals or Hanabi-kai are some of the most spectacular festivals in Japan. Put on mostly during summer time, the multicolor fireworks light up the sky in many decorative ways. Okazaki is one of those places, and hosts ...

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Buddhism, fortress, relaxation
 
Looking for an interesting place to spend the day with walks, picnics, history, or relaxation? The island of Tomogashima will not let you down.
Having been taken there by invitation and not discovery, I was surprised I had not heard about it before. T...

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Views, nature, and cycling
Living in Himeji taking the JR Special Rapid train to Kobe, Osaka, or Kyoto for a weekend visit is almost second nature. The long ride allows the passenger to take in the sites, from the houses to the ocean view. One site is the magnificent Akashi Kaikyo Br...

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Pop-up shop in Shibuya and Ginza
A Tokyo 2020 Official Shop opened up in Shibuya and Ginza over the summer and will continue to remain open only until Monday, September 19th – with the coming weekend representing the last chance to drop by for now!
The two limited time pop-up shops h...

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Nostalgic and classy
If ‘nostalgic’, ‘classic’, and ‘classy’ are higher on your list than pure comfort, then the Fujiya Hotel in Hakone is going to please you immensely. This hotel, originally constructed in 1878, is generally recognized as one of the few remaining classic-style West...

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Popular Hakone restaurant for lunch or afternoon tea
Hot springs, beautiful scenery and the thermal area Owakudani draw both Japanese and tourists from overseas to the pretty mountain town of Hakone on the southern edge of Kanagawa. The fact that it is a quick, easy journey from Toky...

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
KAMIKOCHI, Nagano — The inauguration of the nation’s newest national holiday — Mountain Day — on Aug. 11 reflects the government’s aim to promote Japan’s mountainous regions as international tourist sites.
Services for foreign tourists have been enriched in the Kamikochi highland...

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