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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.
 
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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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Visiting Awaji Yumebutai's Kiseki No Hoshi greenhouse
Does the title sound weird? To be honest, that’s how I felt during my visit to the Kiseki No Hoshi greenhouse, a botanical garden in Awaji-shima in Japan. Located at the Awaji Yumebutai, the greenhouse is also called the Miracle P...

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Explore the many facets of the Japanese great outdoors
Daisen-Oki National Park spans Okayama, Shimane and Tottori, the three westernmost prefectures of Japan’s main Honshu island. Far removed from urban life the national park offers a rewarding journey for the adventurous traveler k...

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Traditional miso making methods remain till this day
Miso is a traditional seasoning often used in Japanese cuisine. Produced by fermenting soybeans with any mix of barley, rice, buckwheat, and other ingredients, the texture, taste, appearance and aroma of miso varies by regions and ...

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Celebrate spring in classic style
As I walk up the hill to Ikegami Honmonji, I pull my hat down a little further against the February wind. Located deep in the heart of Ota-ku, one of Tokyo’s 23 wards, the temple is the largest and most famous of this area. Established near the end o...

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Uncover the hidden treasures of the coast
Ise-Shima is an area already on the itinerary for most visitors to Japan, but it is still surprising how few visitors make it far beyond the prominent Ise Jingu to explore the truly vast number of islands big and small, as well as the coastli...

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