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Despite reports to the contrary, Japan’s bathhouse culture is alive and thriving. Ota Ward, the largest of Tokyo’s 23 wards, counts 45 bathhouses scattered amongst in various neighborhoods, many of which draw their water from a natural hot spring source at the bottom of nearby Toky...

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Flavorful, soy sauce ramen and soba noodles
Walking along the main road in search for some hot food on a cold morning, I spotted a huge signboard with a picture of a huge bowl of ramen with lots of spring onions.
There were also the words "fermented soy sauce". Intrigued, I stopped, ...

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Discover the way of the ninja
The Musashi Ninja Clan is offering a fantastic day-trip opportunity to wannabe ninjas this coming January.
On 27th and 28th January, combine a boat cruise across Tokyo Bay—taking in the sights such as Umi-Hotaru on the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line, Rainbow Bridge...

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One of the top onsen destinations in Japan
Soaking in a hot spring (onsen) has to be one of the greatest experiences when visiting Japan. Nyuto Onsen is a group of 7 Ryokans and several natural onsen located in the Hachinamtai National Park, in eastern Akita.
It was voted best onsen ...

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Gourmet food and fine wine with a beautiful view
St. Cousair, an award-winning winery located in northern Nagano Prefecture’s town of Iizuna, is a delightful spot to relax, enjoy gourmet cuisine and fine wines, take a tour of the winery, and, from a cozy setting, view the breathtakin...

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Chopped salad specialists expand in Tokyo
Crisp Salad Works brings the New York trend of chopped salads to Tokyo's Daikanyama, at their fourth branch in a fast-growing chain brought to the capital by serial restaurateur Roy Miyano – of Tex-Mex specialists Frijole fame.
A total of six...

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The year's first card game at Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto
Venue: Yasaka Shrine When: Wednesday - Jan 3rd 2018,  1:00pm - 2:00pm
On the 3rd of January, Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto will host the first New Year's 'Karuta' card game. Women dressed in Juni-hitoe (Heian period costume) will play thi...

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The second highest situated castle site in Japan
The Tsuwano Castle Ruins are located atop Shirayama hill, some 100 meters above the town. It is about 40 minutes on foot from Tsuwano Station, but the route to the castle leads through most of the scenic spots of the town. It is said t...

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Meet a real female ninja at her atmospheric cafe
At Ninja Café Kunoichi in Shibuya, the café’s master, Sayaka, welcomes guests to have tea, sake, sweets or a traditional Japanese meal in a unique ninja-themed café restaurant. But that’s not all. Sayaka Oguri is a real ninja who teach...

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One of the five most important Inari Shrines in Japan
Taikodani Inari Shrine is the most important shrine in Tsuwano, the second most important religious site in Shimane, and one of the five most important Inari shrines in Japan. As an Inari shrine, it is dedicated to the god of agri...

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