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One of the most beautiful museums in Tokyo reopened November 2017, after seven months of renovations to install an elevator that makes the second floor accessible for the first time. Featuring an Art Deco mansion built in 1933 for a member of the Imperial family, and a spacious Jap...

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Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside pork cutlets
One of Nagoya’s food specialities is miso katsu (pork cutlet with thick miso sauce). There are many shops in Nagoya, and one of the popular ones is Misokatsu Yabaton, which was first established in 1947.
What is special here is t...

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A secluded forest temple in Awaji-shima
Resting upon a scenic hilltop of northern Awaji-shima is the Joryu-ji Temple, a secluded Buddhist temple surrounded by the tall trees of Ise Forest. As we drove uphill along a lush, green, winding road, I felt as though I was transcending to a ...

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Experience incense making experience in Awaji Island
The Kunjudo incense factory is in northwestern part of Awaji Island. Last week, I had chance to visit Kunjudo with my friends and it was once in a lifetime experience.
 
The tour starts with an enlightening short video about the ...

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 A place to rejuvenate your body and mind on Awaji-shima
 
Awaji-shima, just a stone’s throw away from Osaka, provides an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. It is one of Japan’s hidden gems with a string of parks and hot springs that offer a place to rejuvenate your body...

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A flavourful experience at Sennen-ichi sake brewery
In the inland sea between Kobe and Shikoku, Awajishima (Awaji island) has many secret places, stories and experiences to offer. On this mythological island, the free tour of Sennen-ichi Sake Brewery Tour is a must.
The brewery is on...

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Where nature and technology meet
If you happen to be a manga and anime lover who also loves being outdoor, then Nijigen no Mori is definitely the place to spend your day. Even I, who only know the tip of the manga and anime iceberg, had an enjoyable time exploring this park. It is si...

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Japanese confectionery shop with 22 year history
Just steps from Anamoriinari Station on the Keikyu Line, the bright lights and colorful displays of Isozakiya beckon locals and visitors alike to taste the wonderful wagashi creations.
The shop, which has been open for 22 years, offers...

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Shinto shrine a short distance from Haneda Airport
Just a short distance from Haneda Airport, visitors to Japan can get their first taste of traditional culture at the Haneda-jinja Shrine.
Haneda-jinja Shrine can trace its history back eight hundred years to the Kamakura Period. In t...

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Enjoy 3-star Michelin sushi in Ginza, Tokyo
Sukiyabashi Jiro, a Michelin 3-star sushi restaurant, is helmed by Jiro Ono, regarded as one of the greatest sushi masters ever. Located in Ginza, Tokyo, this 10-seater restaurant is usually fully booked, and has even served former U.S. Pre...

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