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Clean, new and with lots of available extras, this is a fantastic option for savvy travellers.
Over the years, we’ve scoured the country to find the best value accommodation deals, trying everything from compact capsule hotels to amazing Internet cafe rooms, all offering great value...

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Farm-to-table inspired healthy shabu-shabu in Nakameguro
New to Nakameguro in September 2017, Shabu Shabu Lettuce (しゃぶしゃぶレタス) promises to redefine how this traditional Japanese cuisine is experienced.
 
The traditional approach to shabu shabu sees guests sit round a shared p...

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Yabusame archery and Togyosai procession
Venue: Nikko Toshogu Shrine When: Oct 16th - Oct 17th 2017,  10:00am - 5:00pm
A grand festival is held at Nikko Toshogu Shrine twice a year, and in October, includes the Shinto ritual offering of “Yabusame”, firing arrows at targets from atop ...

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High speed go-kart racing to quench your need for speed
Harbor Circuit Indoor Karting provides a premier indoor go-kart racing experience to thousands of racers living and traveling through Japan every year. From professional racers to novices out to try something new, Harbor Circu...

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An excellent fall color viewing area
When Miwa was a child her father had a home in Nasu and every summer her mom and sisters would enjoy a month in the mountains. The home included a private onsen, which are very popular in this town. In fact there are seven major onsen that date ba...

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Supporting the locals and experiencing a new way of life
Hirosaki is one of Aomori's rural gems and considered a top Tohoku destination. While the spring sees flocks of visitors descend on Hirosaki Castle to capture the mesmerising cherry blossom views along the castle moat, by the s...

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Unique collaborations for three days only
Venue: Kenkyugakuen Eki-mae Park When: Oct 7th - Oct 9th 2017,  10:00am - 7:00pm
Tsukuba is something of a 'ramen battleground' outside Tokyo, with the city dominating the rankings for Ibaraki prefecture, with many of their most famous shops ...

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One of Nagano's top attractions
Zenkoji Temple in Nagano prefecture is considered one of Japan's most popular temples and the largest after Nara's Todai-ji. It is surrounded by a bustling religious district and is reached by following the lively Nakamise-dori avenue that is lined wit...

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Enjoy shopping at this bright suburban mall
In the western suburbs of Tokyo, Ebina is home to not one but two shopping malls. In the beginning there was Vinawalk, a cheery, colourful outdoor shopping centre, complete with a cute train for the kids, two cinemas and its own pagoda; the...

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A chance to win a trip for two by casting your vote
The Undiscovered Japan project is a government-backed initiative that is trying to lure tourists away from the well-trodden path of the Golden Route and instead introduce them to other regions of Japan. With the steadily increasing ...

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