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Soba taken to the next level
Specialising in soba and grilled skewers, Jinenjoan opened in Yokohama's Aobadai area in Feb 2018 promising to liven up the typical soba restaurant experience, turning it from an individual to a fun, relaxed group setting.
 
First up the soba here is made...

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Originally home of hidden Christians, wild deer now roam the place
Nozaki Island is part of Ojika town (Nagasaki Prefecture), which consists of 17 islands, with the main island bearing the name of the town. It is a rather small island in the Saikai National Park, with very high mount...

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Be inspired by nature's treasure house
Japan. What images come to your mind when this country is mentioned? Geishas, Sumo, perhaps a scene from the movie “Lost in translation”, mesmerised by the intricacies of an ikebana floral arrangement? Well, at Setonaikai National Park, you will...

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Stunning parkland, ornate Japanese gardens and wonderful cultural experiences
Less than thirty minutes from central Osaka, built on the site of the Japan World Exposition in 1970, the Expo Commemoration Park is a sprawling 260 hectares of tranquil parkland, serene ponds and gardens f...

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Straw-grilled seafood and more in Akasaka
Opened in November 2017, Ryujinmaru specialises in all things warayaki. Straw-grilling is a traditional cooking technique originating from the Tosa region of Kochi prefecture and one of its star dishes, Katsuo no Tataki (seared bonito), is a ...

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A treasure between the mountains and the sea
The Unzen-Amakusa National Park is located between Nagasaki and Kumamoto, in the south western island of Kyushu. Framed on three sides by the sea, a good way to get your orientation would be from Mount Unzen.
Set in one of the more milder ...

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Amazing views of a thousand cherry trees
A part of the Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountains, and designated as part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mount Yoshino is famous for its thousands of sakura or cherry trees. It is one of Japan's most loved cherry blossom ...

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Shinto ritual at the oldest horse archery range in Japan
Venue: Washibara When: Apr 8th - Apr 9th 2018,  11:00am - 2:00pm
Yabusame (流鏑馬｜やぶさめ) is a type of horse archery performed on the grounds of shrines, with 3 targets to hit along the range. It is a long standing tradition...

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An Invigorating Expedition of Discovery Through the Frozen North
In truth there are very few places in Japan that are actually remote, but if there are places that feel remote, they might well be found within the grounds of Towada-Hachimantai National Park that covers two expansive p...

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A great place to eat and learn about macrobiotic food
Sobe’s Café is located in Hanamaki near Fuji University in the south part of the city. What is special about this place is that it’s a macrobiotic restaurant and shop. They also grow their own organic rice, have regular seminars a...

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