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One of Japan's top three wildflower fields
Located in the southern part of Awaji, the Nadakuroiwa narcissus (daffodil) field is a meadow of wild daffodils growing on a steep hillside overlooking the surrounding coast. With around five million daffodil flowers, it is known as one of J...

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An Ode to Tora-san
Ever notice how so many travel stories describe the ‘perfect getaway’? Delectable meals, blissful sunsets, an outdoor bath with a killer view… I admit it. I, too, usually omit the other stuff – the tourist traps, the sub-par service, the miscues. In defense of the ...

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A two-week celebration for Chinese New Year
Venue: Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan When: Jan 28th - Feb 11th 2018,  5:00pm - 9:00pm
Nagasaki boasts Japan’s oldest Chinatown and those cultural ties are celebrated annually in this two-week festival that corresponds with the first ...

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Nojima Fault Preservation Museum in Awaji-shima
I recently moved to Awaji-shimain Hyogo Prefecture and decided to play tourist and visit the Hokudan Earthquake Memorial Park in Ogura with my colleagues.
We had a day to travel around northern Awaji and I took an hour to convince my co...

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A modern take on spirituality
During our trip to Japan, my friends and I took a leap of faith and decided to veer off-road in order to visit the rather unknown island of Awaji. We had the chance to visit many interesting places in this friendly environment where people will do their ...

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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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