JAPAN TRAVEL
Hearty Hoto Noodles That Aren't Noodles
Japan may be the only country in the world where eating a bowl of noodles feels the same as sitting in a hot spring...
You see, if you've been to the northern side of Lake Kawaguchi (yes, one of Mount Fuji's five famous lakes), you've more than...

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Learn And Taste Your Own Made Sushi
2 hours at Nagano
Highlights1. Learn how to make sushi under the guidance of expert chef
2. Discover the secrets of Japanese cuisine
3. Expand your sushi knowledge and impress your friends and family
 DescriptionSushi has become one of the most pop...

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Go west off the beaten path to experience the quiet wonder of everyday Japan with this special itinerary.
 Know before you go…
This itinerary takes you on foot and by train around the four main neighborhoods of Suginami Ward in western Tokyo: Nishi-Ogikubo, Ogikubo, Asagaya and...

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Spend a Japanese-style New Year in the heart of Tokyo
Venue: Sensoji Temple When: Jan 1st - Jan 3rd 2020 , 12:00am - 11:59pm
The first visit to the shrine or temple in the new year is called Hatsumode, and it attracts quite some crowds every year, and I think it is a great way to sta...

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One of the best sushi restaurants in Beppu  A local favourite in Beppu, the city of hot springs, Kame-sho will more often than not have long lines out the door for their fresh sushi. Located close to the Hell Onsen Tour, make a visit to this restaurant for an authentic local restaura...

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Year-Round Beauty At This Family-Friendly Venue
Japan is renowned for having beautiful nature to appreciate no matter the season in which you visit, and that's a factual assessment of the Gunma Flower Park. Located by Mount Akagi, the 184 square-kilometer venue has multiple flowers a...

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Venue: Kanda Myojin Shrine When: Jan 18th - Jan 19th 2020 , 10:00am - 4:00pm
This annual festival in mid-January honours Daikoku, the deity of fortune, and is held close to Japan's Coming of Age Day the same month. Daikoku Matsuri looks to attract those seeking additional good luck...

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An absolute blast for the kids in Tokyo Located right by Meiji Jingu Gaien in central Tokyo's Minato Ward, Niko Niko Park is one of those gems of a place to bring your younger kids and give them free licence to run, jump, slide and play.
A haven for little jungle gym enthusiasts, the...

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A step back in time to Showa Era life
The 63 years of the Showa Era in Japan were tumultuous, spanning the time from the Meiji Emperor’s death on Christmas Day in 1926, through wartime devastation, post-war deprivation and recovery, and the “economic miracle” of Japan becoming the se...

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A discovery of home style cooking
Nothing beats the experience of discovering a new place, guided by a local resident who finds it joyful to show you around and introduces you to anything local. That morning I met Nao, a Tokyoite I got to know during my second visit to Japan. We made...

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