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Convenient, refurbished mall at Kawasaki Station
Atre Kawasaki, located within Kawasaki Station in Kanagawa, is a mall that has diverse food and lifestyle options for people passing through the station daily.
 
This newly renovated space that opened in February 2018 introduces three ...

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Lose yourself in smouldering volcanoes and dramatic coastlinesTaking you all the way to the southernmost reaches of mainland Japan, the Kirishima Kinkowan National Park is a landscape defined by activity.
Whether it is the brooding active volcanoes that dominate the coast, the gently...

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A springtime celebration in the Mt Aso region  Venue: Mount Aso When: Saturday - Mar 17th 2018,  6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Aso region of central Kumamoto celebrates a month-long fire festival every year at the end of winter, to prepare for the upcoming growing season.
Several events make u...

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A wealthy family entrusted with the imperial copper mines
Hori Mansion and Garden is the legacy of a wealthy family that had a influential business and cultural interest but was tied down deep inside the Japanese mountains.
The copper mines of the emperor made the family wealthy, whi...

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Journey to Deepest Hokkaido and Explore Sacred Lakes and Primeval Forests
Hokkaido as whole remains uncharted territory for many visitors to Japan, and even fewer make it out to the real countryside beyond the tourist hubs. A shame too, as Hokkaido is a land just begging to be explor...

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Itinerary by train through seven prefectures
Incorporating the stunning Japan Alps, picturesque coastline and historic cities, not to mention a rich cultural and culinary culture, the Hokuriku area is an unmissable part of any Japan trip.
For my latest journey, I bought a Hokuriku Ar...

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Fun and games at Noboribetsu's Sanlaiva Ski Resort
Venue: Sanlaiva Ski Resort When: Sunday - Mar 4th 2018,  9:00am - 1:15pm
 
Every year on the first Sunday of March, Karurusu Onsen hosts a fun and enjoyable event for all ages at the Sanlaiva Ski Resort in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido.
 
Th...

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A little bit of history with your hike
In 1934 Unzen became Japan’s first designated National Park. Mt. Unzen is an active volcano, which last erupted during the 1990’s. The national park is comprised of eight mountains all of which have good hiking trails. In 1956 Amakusa islands jo...

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Curate your world
Be comfortable with yourself. Curate your world. Give thanks for what comes in and what goes out. In a Zen garden in the heart of Kyoto, I was able to create my world, one of beauty, peace and graciousness.
 
This is not make-believe, but in Japan, it is like everyt...

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Decorative postcards made from traditional techniques
Washi papermaking was an important industry of the Tsuwano domain. Although it was registered in Hamada, the same UNESCO World Heritage Sekishu Japanese Paper was also made in Tsuwano, where visitors can get a hands-on experience ...

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