JAPAN TRAVEL
Feel the Force and Favour of Japanese Nature
You don’t need a signpost or a guide to tell you when you have entered Aso-Kuju National Park. From the moment you cross into its boundaries in the very heart of Kyushu there is something different in the air as you enter rolling fields th...

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Omachi onsen, Nagano
Hoshino Resorts KAI Alps lies in the deep Omachi onsen territory of Nagano's Northern Alps mountain range, and promises an invigorating mix of rejuvenation for body and mind, with unparalleled dining, soothing hot springs and local Shinshu culture on offer.
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Enjoying some classic Japanese cuisine along the open sea
For many a first-time traveller to Japan, enjoying a hot plate meal with choices of okonomiyaki (savoury Japanese pancake), monjayaki (a more liquified version of okonomiyaki), or yakisoba (Japanese fried noodles) that you can...

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Follow in ancestral footprints to Japan’s original nature resort
Thanks to its proximity to Tokyo, Nikko already enjoys a well-deserved reputation as a tourist destination although it may be fair to say that most don’t stray much further within the national park than the shrines of N...

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Ohira beef brings a touch of Hokkaido to Tokyo
New to the Kamiyamacho district between Shibuya and Yoyogi Park, Peko Cise (ペコシセ) arrived on the Tokyo gourmet scene in November 2017, showcasing Ohira beef from the Tokachi region of Hokkaido.
 
Known for its taste over fatty appear...

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The forest of the bodhisattvas
Usuki is an old castle town about an hour's train ride south of Oita, Japan. It is surely one of the prettiest places in the prefecture, if not on the entire island of Kyushu. The castle environs include Meiji-era homes, and everywhere along the narrow ...

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Whales of August cocktail bar in Shibuya
Planning to enjoy the exciting nightlife of Japan? Stuck on somewhere to go? Whales of August just may be the place you are looking for.
This quaint and hidden bar in the backstreets of Shibuya is the perfect place if you are looking for somew...

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Majestic views from Kyoto's day trip ski resort
The lovely cities in Kansai rarely get an abundance of snow in winter, if at all. To find a white wonderland, we need to go high up to the mountains. The thing is, not every mountain has snow, and some of the ski resorts closest to the ...

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Healthy Ramen on the East side of the island
One of the best things about food in Okinawa is the amount of accessible Ramen or noodle shops on the island. If you like ramen, Taketora is a great idea for a relaxing lunch or dinner. Luckily, my husband and I love ramen so we were very ...

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A Kumamoto town lights up its winter nights
Venue: Yamaga When: Feb 3rd - Feb 25th 2018,  5:00pm - 10:00pm
While the small city of Yamaga is best known for its summertime Obon lantern festival, the month of February sees the streets lit up in beautiful fashion.
Several blocks along Y...

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