JAPAN TRAVEL
 An exhibition of Sendai's famous clay tradition and cultureI find ancient household items always interesting to watch because they are so similar by shape and purpose to modern household ones that it makes the connection with those distant times much easier. One such thing that is u...

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 A hardcore gamer’s den in Akihabara.
 
While retro-style arcades have started to make a resurgence in the West, in Japan they are a staple and can be found all over.
The problem is, especially for those hungry for a taste of nostalgia, most arcades are now stuffed with crane gam...

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An indoor hot spring bath complex One of the most popular things to do in Japan is relaxing in a spa or natural hot spring bath called onsen. There are special onsen towns located on natural springs as well as onsen that make use of natural that is found in the city.
In Senda, you wi...

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Every August, it's the beautiful island's main event: A post-hippie island drum fest.
 
Earth Celebration 2019: Main Event Dates: Aug. 16 (Fri)–18 (Sun) on Sado Island!Sado Island, an emerald isle off the coast of Niigata Prefecture, is usually a quiet and peaceful place. But ev...

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And enjoying it, too!
I save on food. I don’t eat. Just kidding. What, me starve? No, the economics of eating in Japan isn’t about starving or sacrifice and suffering. All you need is a little adaptability, a fresh new approach to eating, because it may not be what you're used to, or...

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Watch fighting arachnids in Aira City, Kagoshima
Venue: Kajiki Welfare Centre When: Sunday - Jun 16th 2019 ,  8:30am - 4:00pm
Kajiki's Spider Fighting Festival, or Kumo Gassen, is a spider-fighting event that takes place in Kagoshima's Aira city, in a tradition that dates back over 4...

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Experiencing agriculture and nature close-up
What better way to get to know someone’s culture and way of life than to live, work and have fun with them?
That’s why Hitoyoshi-Kuma, a designated Japan Heritage site in southern Kumamoto Prefecture, has developed farm stays for tourists....

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Schniztels, sausages, and German style beers on tap
Japanese food is incredible, and often heralded as some of the world's best cuisine. From sushi and ramen to tempura and soba, people plan entire vacations around the foodie side of the country, and rightfully so.
In saying that, if...

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 The roofed shopping street Hirose-dori starts right across the road from the West Exit of Sendai JR Station and stretches almost until Nishi Park. It’s very comfortable to stroll along in any weather.
On the street you will find all sorts of shops, including large ones like AEON and...

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Tasty cakes and Italian food in Kusatsu
The central focus of Kusatsu is Yubatake, 'Hot water field', an open space where volcanic water gushes out of the ground, steaming generously and reeking of sulphur. It's encircled by souvenir shops and restaurants, and one that I went to was T...

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