DEEP JAPAN
 
In The Deep Dark Reaches...
 
Japan’s Hidden Hot Springs
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Japan is a country consisting of 4 main islands; Honshu (main Island), to the North is Hokkaido (Northern Sea Island), Shikoku (Fourth Country) and Kyushu (Nine Provinces).
There are hundreds of smaller islands...

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Hearty hoto noodles that aren't noodles
apan 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 tha...

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A full immersion into Japanese culture and traditions
Venue: Hamarikyu Gardens When: Oct 13th - Oct 21st 2018 ,  9:30am - 4:10pm
Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony is an event that that has been held yearly since 2008. Its main objective is to introduce the Japanese tea ceremony, as well as th...

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A hidden teahouse inside the Matsue History Museum
The Matsue History Museum is a fantastic spot to visit if you're seeking to learn more about Shimane's capital city and the interesting past of the region. If you do plan on visiting the museum, there's something that you absolutely ...

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Halloween comes to Tokyo Disney Resort
Venue: Tokyo Disney Resort When: Sep 11th - Oct 31st 2018 ,  8:00am - 10:00pm
Halloween lands at Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea this autumn, with the festivities providing unique halloween-themed parades, exciting menus and exclusive merchandis...

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TRAVEL GAIJIN POT
 
Smoke On The Water
Between the smoking crater of Mount Aso in the east and the isolated islands of Amakusa in the west, Kumamoto has plenty to keep you enthralled.
Kumamoto’s diverse attractions are best explored with a car. You can start at Mount Aso for a hike around the act...

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DEEP JAPAN
 
Karaoke no Tetsujin (Karatetsu)
Karatetsu is my go-to karaoke place. The reasons are clear.
1. Cheap
2. Carries one of the most number of songs, which is perfect for someone like me who enjoys singing songs in English.
The prices are pretty mind-blowing in comparison to places like S...

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A traditional ryokan deep in the Osaka countryside
Nanten-en is a very traditional ryokan with natural hot-springs, deep in the countryside of southern Osaka Prefecture. Surrounded by the forests and hills that mark the border with Wakayama Prefecture, it is hard to believe that one ...

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The 46th Nihonbashi-Kyobashi Festival
Venue: Main street of the Nihonbashi and Kyobashi district When: Sunday - Oct 28th 2018 ,  11:00am - 3:00pm
The very first Nikkyo parade took place in 1972 to commemorate the completion of the National Highway. This year, a grand parade of over 2...

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DEEP JAPAN
 
Come to Kuramae if you like craftsmanship and things that are made well, things made by hand. And come if you like quality coffee, tea, and chocolate.
This is a small neighborhood. It is residential, but sprinkled with small stores, ateliers, and a surprising number of good cafes.
 
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