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Bitchu Matsuyama Castle
Bitchu Matsuyama Castle via Spiegel on Flickr The oldest original castle in Japan, Bitchu Matsuyama Castle dates back to the 13th century. The castle perches on top of a mountain near Takahashi, a city...
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Mount Koya Day Trip from Osaka
Okunoin Cemetery on Mount Koya One of the most sacred mountains in the world, Mount Koya can be reached by public transportation from Osaka. Mt Koya is an important destination for Buddhists, and many...
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Famous Furano Flower Fields
Famous Furano flower fields via titanium22 on Flickr Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan, is known for growing lavender. The iconic purple flower grows in fields for as far as the eye can see....
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Great Views of Sapporo from Mount Okura Observatory
A Girl Photographs the View of Sapporo from Mount Okura Observatory via MIKI Yoshihito on Flickr One of the most unique viewpoints in Japan is the Mount Okura Observatory. The Observatory served as the...
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Three Fun and Funky Places to Visit in Yokohama
Cup Noodle Museum in Yokohama via Guilhem Vellut on Flickr Yokohama, Japan’s second largest city, often lives in the shadow of its big brother to the north, but it’s an exciting and unique destination....
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Eight Ways to See Mount Fuji
Japan’s highest mountain, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mt Fuji, has been a source of inspiration for artists and pilgrims throughout the ages. You’re likely familiar with the nearly symmetrical,...
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Visit Yubatake Hot Water Field in Gunma
Yubatake (Hot Water Field) in Gunma prefecture via fujitariuji on Flickr It can be challenging for small towns in Japan to differentiate themselves, but Kusatsu, nestled in the western part of Gunma...
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Sake Tourism in Hokkaido
Sake in Japan Sake breweries and distilleries can be found all over Japan. In the last century or two, they have even popped up in Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island. Hokkaido’s colder climate and...
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Exploring the Kerama Islands in Okinawa
Kerama Island via SteFou! on Flickr A cluster of 20 or so islands off the west coast of the main island of Okinawa attracts an increasing numbers of tourists each year. These beautiful islands, known...
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Exploring the Kanto Region of Japan
Tokyo is the most famous city in the Kanto region of Japan Japan is divided into many regions, the most famous of which is Kanto. This area encompasses Tokyo and lies on the eastern side of the main...
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