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The Blind Date That Didn't Disappoint
I went by way of Hita in Oita, Kyushu, with a plan to hit Mt Hiko. That didn’t pan out, so off I trotted to the Tourist Office to look into moving on. They said "Why not just stay in Hita?" so I did. Happily. With no prior knowledge about Hita, i...

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Take A Walk On 1,500 Year Old Ground
Gunma Prefecture has unofficially nicknamed itself Japan’s “Haniwa Prefecture” because of the many well preserved archaeological discoveries of the clay figurines around the Gunma area. Haniwa are hollow terracotta figurines made in the Kofun Peri...

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A Trip To The Pit Of Hell
Chatsubomi Moss Park (チャツボミゴケ公園) is a natural area preserved by the Ramsar Convention. It was incorporated into the Nakanojo area in 2012, and is about 30 min away from the popular onsen town Kusatsu. The park is a natural wonder - beautiful to the ...

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The Power Of Dreams
 
When was a time you felt truly alive?
For Ken, it was when his eyes lit up at the smart Japanese bilingual front desk staff at the Nikko Hotel in San Francisco. To him, these staff were the embodiment of the future, connecting his Japanese roots and his aspirati...

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A Concert Of Online Proportions Everyone Can Enjoy!
When: Saturday - Aug 29th 2020, 1:00pm - 11:59pm
Lovers of Japanese and Asian music, in general, will get a special treat this August 29th—you can enjoy Avex Entertainment’s A-nation concert from the comfort of your home! COVID-19 w...

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The Highest Onsen In Japan
Gunma Prefecture is filled with onsen, but none quite like Manza Onsen. Manza is incorporated into Tsumagoi Village, but is situated high on the slopes of Mt. Kusatsu-Shirane. Getting there is a challenge, requiring a journey up twisting roads and along the...

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Kuromi And My Melody Cute The Place Up!
Calling all fans of sweets, food, and cuteness! Egg & Spuma in Lumine Est Shinjuku has partnered with Sanrio to make an absolutely, wickedly cute collaboration starring Kuromi and My Melody lasting until the end of October.
 
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Kyoto Green Tea Delights In Shibuya
If you love everything green tea, then Kyoto Uji Fujii Chaen is for you. Here, green tea is not limited to a refreshing beverage, but is also used as a main ingredient in various savory dishes like soba noodles, cakes and desserts.
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Udon Know How Excited We Are To Share This With You! 
Venue: Kagawa, Japan When: Saturday - Aug 29th 2020, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join expert udon noodle masters as they share their secrets in this one-time virtual event as Japan Travel teams up with the Savor Japan project to help you expe...

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Experience the amazing views of Mt. Fuji, the sprawling Tokyo metropolis and breathtaking nature on an hour long flight
Highlights Experience a unique view of Mt. Fuji from the sky. At a distance, you’ll be able to see Yokohama Minato Mirai, Tokyo Tower, Shinjuku, and Tokyo Skytree...

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