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Enjoy The Unusual Artworks In Matsuzaki
On the west coast of the Izu Peninsula, Matsuzaki is a picturesque little seaside town, a very pleasant place to stroll around slowly for half a day or so. It's nice and peaceful, there's some distinctive design, you can soak your weary feet in...

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Authentic Japanese Cuisine From The Comfort Of Your Home
When: Sunday - Feb 6th 2022
Learn how to create flavorful Japanese dishes from the comfort of your kitchen with a virtual vegan cooking class held by BentoYa Cooking.
It is no secret that Japanese food is delicious.
The fresh, ...

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A Well-Known And Much-Loved Sake Hangout In Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture
Regarded as Japan’s national drink, and increasingly promoted to a growing number of fans overseas, it is no wonder why many foreign residents and visitors are interested to learn more about sake.
Sake brewery visi...

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Holy Trinity Of Shrine Glory
The more than 3,000 Kumano Shrines in Japan are named for a religion centred in nature and the environment. Devotees, however, make a beeline for the Kumano Taisha, the three premier shrines, in Wakayama Prefecture.
Known as the Kumano Sanzan, this holy t...

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An Aquarium With Goldfish As Works Of Art
The largest goldfish museum - the Nara Kingyo Museum - was established in Nara Prefecture, one of the three main goldfish breeding areas in Japan.
The goldfish, or Chinese crucian carp (Carassius auratus), became a type of decorative fish in ...

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A Very Rewarding Layover City
On our many trips to the Tohoku region, Koriyama has always been the place to change trains for other destinations and this trip was no exception.
However, the layover time to catch the Shinkansen back to Tokyo was close to five hours. We did not relish ...

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Treat Yourself To Affordable Luxury On Tokyo Bay
Each year I try to take advantage of the fact that hotel prices plummet a few days after New Year, and treat myself to an inexpensive stay somewhere that would usually be out of my range.
This time I found a crazy low rate at this styl...

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Sample Whisky From Old Favorites & Up-And-Coming Brands
Venue: Belle Salle Takadanobaba When: Mar 26th - Mar 27th 2022
With almost 15 years of history, the annual Tokyo Whisky Festival is a large-scale event that showcases a variety of whiskies from around the world.
There will be ap...

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Closest Major Ski Resort To Sapporo Chitose Airport
I didn’t know why the windows in the bathroom were 3 meters high. Then I found out the next morning. The clouds were floating in the valley, framed by crisp pine trees and a hot air balloon in the distance.
I am relaxing in a 3-mete...

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Exploring The Best Cycle Road In Izu By E-Bike 
 The Nishi Izu Skyline has been dubbed the best cycle road in Izu, but because this route will afford you incomparable views of iconic Mt. Fuji over Suruga Bay, it really deserves to be dubbed one of the best cycle roads in Japan.
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