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A Night In A 21st Century Japanese-Style City House
First I was confused about the name of this place; “Costel”, what should this mean? In fact, it stands for “Co-Hostel”, underlining that it should be more than just a place to stay, but also a place to have fun and spend some nice...

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A Michi No Eki Road Station Meets The Shoreline
With over a thousand michi no eki, or road stations, Japan’s travelers have plenty of rest stops where they can take in the local scenery, stretch their legs, and learn about local culture.
Most of these michi no eki are located on arte...

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Enjoy The Beauty Of The Season At The Kobe Herb Gardens
Venue: Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens When: Jul 17th - Aug 31st 2021
From July 17th until August 31st, the Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens will host their Summer Garden Fest, a seasonal event with a variety of different activities for vi...

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Cat Take Your Eyes Away
It's a common sight in Japan to see cats frolicking or walking leisurely. Because their numbers continue to grow in abundance, there are numerous cat islands all over the country, like Aoshima and Tashirojima.
Cats just seem to blend in with the scenery Japan ...

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Annual Events And Activities In Peace Park On August 6
Venue: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park When: Friday - Aug 6th 2021
August 6th is a significant day for anyone in Hiroshima. Although most businesses run as usual, school children are called into school for "peace education" and man...

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A Scenic Road Trip Along Route 292
Ever since moving to Gunma I've wanted to visit the caldera of Mt. Kusatsu-Shirane. Unfortunately, I'm doomed to disappointment as the volcanic activity levels over the last 3 years have been too high to safely allow any visitors.
It's still well wo...

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Watermelon, Kakigori, Iced Eclairs, And Flowers And Honey Are On The Summer Menu
As the Tokyo summer kicks in with its stifling humidity and the blinding light of the afternoon sun, it's advisable to throw yourself into different ways of keeping fresh and hydrated.
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A limited-time event hits Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya
The animated Disney movie "Tangled" was released in 2011, and to celebrate its 10th anniversary there will be three Rapunzel pop-up cafe events taking place in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya starting this summer.
A variety of themed dishes...

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Stay Comfortably At This Elegant Hotel
As a popular tourist destination for both Japanese and foreign visitors, Kanazawa has a good number of hotels to choose from, which can yield some good deals for tourists, especially out of season.
On a trip there in spring one time, my quest fo...

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A High Tea Designed To Emulate Dry Landscape Garden Aesthetics
From July 2nd until August 31st, the Park Hyatt in Tokyo is hosting a Zen Garden Afternoon Tea event. The afternoon tea includes both sweet and savory dishes, along with 30 different bottomless drinks to choose from.
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