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Eat, Drink and be Scary - how and where to celebrate Halloween in Japan!
October is here, the leaves are starting to change color and there's a refreshing coolness in the air. That can only mean one thing - Halloween is just around t
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How to travel around the city of Fukuoka
Fukuoka is the 5th largest population in Japan. Therefore, public transportation are excellent and convenient to access to various sightseeing spots in Fukuoka
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First Time in Toyama
Toyama prefecture is particularly great for those that want to experience what nature Japan has to offer. Be it glaciers, mountain trekking routes, or old thatc
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Typhoon Tips and Tricks: Ways to Beat the Weather
Be prepared before Typhoon Hagibis hits!
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Power Up like A Saiyan with the Dragon Ball X Lipovitan-D
How to power up after Halloween!
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Eat, Drink and be Scary - how and where to celebrate Halloween in Japan!
October is here, the leaves are starting to change color and there's a refreshing coolness in the air. That can only mean one thing - Halloween is just around t
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How to travel around the city of Fukuoka
Fukuoka is the 5th largest population in Japan. Therefore, public transportation are excellent and convenient to access to various sightseeing spots in Fukuoka
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First Time in Toyama
Toyama prefecture is particularly great for those that want to experience what nature Japan has to offer. Be it glaciers, mountain trekking routes, or old thatc
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Typhoon Tips and Tricks: Ways to Beat the Weather
Be prepared before Typhoon Hagibis hits!
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JOURNEY ACROSS JAPAN: ABROAD ON A BIKE
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Lockheart Castle - A Scotish castle in Japan
Close to Numata in Gunma is a small old scotish castle. A Scotish castle? Yes that´s right! Lockheart castle was transportet in 1988 during the economy boom som
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The Koji Kraze you need to get on board with
One major health trend coming out of Japan that we can get on board with is mold– specifically, we’re loving a rice mold called Koji. Already a favorite ingredient to some of the world’s leading chefs like David Chang, René Redzepi, and Jonathon Sawyer, Koji is the old-but-new ingredient to spice up your cooking processes.
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5 Quintessentially Japanese Autumn Foods You Must Try
If there's one season exclusive to foodies, it would be autumn. Considered by Japanese as the appetite-stimulating season, the cooler weather somehow inspires p
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Ashikaga's Majestic Wisterias
Landscape out from a story book, a fairytale scenery come to life…Ashikaga Flower Park in Tochigi Prefecture is a magnificent place to witness the airy purple,
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Japanese Learning Apps
Ever since I traveled to Japan almost ten years ago, I've wanted to go back. When I go back, I want to be more prepared language-wise. I can only understand the
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The First Impression of Okinawa
Okinawa is the southernmost island in Japan, consisting of the main Okinawa Island, Miyako Islands, and Yaeyama Islands. It is closer to Taiwan than it is to th
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How to Enjoy Japan's Drinking Culture if You Don't Drink
Japan has a fun and unique drinking culture, in part because it allows the normally reserved, conservative Japanese to let their hair down, take off their ties
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The Best 15 Must Buy Souvenirs in Osaka, Japan
Osaka is one of the most popular cities for tourists even though Osaka is smaller than Tokyo. Over 9.4 million foreign tourists visited Osaka in 2016 which is t
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How to Write a Japanese Address for Mailing!
DSC02546.JPG 2.83 MBIf you have a friend or family member that lives in Japan, say you want to send them a surprise birthday card but you don’t know how to wri
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Supermarkets in Japan
Visiting a supermarket when you are in a foreign country can be a lot of fun. Similarities, differences, oddities... and picking up a few items as souvenirs, i
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Fireflies of the sea - Toyama Bay's hotaruika
To most of us city folk, fireflies are themselves amazing and elusive little critters. On a specific stretch of the eastern coast of Japan, this sense of wonder
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Sight in Toyama
Toyama Bay
The Toyama Bay is known for its variety of possible activities from sightseeing to sunbathing. The larger cities in the area are Himi, Imizu, Toyama, Namerikawa
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Sight in Saitama
Chichibu Night Festival Fireworks
Chichibu Night Festival Fireworks is one of the few fireworks festival held in winter.
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Chichibu Yomatsuri: One of the Oldest and Most Explosive Festivals in the Winter
There are essentially two reasons throngs of people go to the Chichibu Yomatsuri (Night Festival):The floats and the crowds via https://www.chichibu-omotenashi.
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The Best Times to Visit Shimane
Luck of the Irish in Spring And Irish festival? In Japan? You heard right. Each year in March, there is an Irish Festival complete with parades, drinking, and b
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The First Impression of Fukuoka
Fukuoka City is a large and populous city in Kyushu Prefecture, to the south of Japan. Close to Korea and not far from China, with access to the sea, it is an
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15 Unique Things about Hiking in Japan
Hiking is one of the most popular pastimes in Japan. It's no wonder really, as the country is said to be about 70% mountainous. But what makes hiking in Japan u
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Toyama
Toyama is a small prefecture on the coast of the Sea of Japan. It has mountainous borders inland with wonderful natural views, hiking trails, hot springs and ev
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The Best Times to Visit Gunma
Thinking about the best time to go on a drive into the mountains?
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Sight in Gunma
Mount Haruna
Haruna-san, or Mount Haruna, is one of Gunma prefecture's three famous mountains besides Akagi-yama and Myogi-san. It is also sometimes referred to as Mount Har
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Yamadera mountain area
Yamadera is just 1 h away from Sendai or 20 minuts from Yamagata Station by local tran in Tohoku. Just a few minutes walk from the station is the large temple
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Go Super Saiyan over cakes and coffee! Dragon Ball Cafe and Diner in Osaka
To say that Dragon Ball has a 'cult following' is probably to do it an injustice. For more than thirty years now Goku and friends have captured the imaginations
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Eat with Goku at Cafe & Diner
The Popular Dragon Ball series is back in a yummy and also fashionable form.Sorry this time you won't be seeing Goku is his Saiyan forms but you can enjoy a nic
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Power Up like A Saiyan with the Dragon Ball X Lipovitan-D
Power up this Halloween.
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Sight in Tokyo
Bunka Gakuen Costume Museum
The mission of the Costume Museum is for visitors to further their understanding of costume cultures throughout the world and to deepen their appreciation of th
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Sight in Gifu
Wide View Hida Train
The Wide View Hida Train is a scenic train journey that takes you from Nagoya to Toyama.
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Cafe Bar Pray (Tenshitoakuma No Pray)
Originally named Cafe Bar Pray, it now goes by the name of Tenshitoakuma no pray. This is a angel and demons cosplay themed bar located in Sotokanda, near the T
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Anime Voice Acting in Niigata, Japan
On our 2nd day here in Niigata, Japan, Joey (The Anime Man), Aki (akidearest) and Shiori try out some more otaku-related activities including voice acting over famous anime, drawing manga and visiting and visiting a cosplay cafe where the women dress up as men!
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Sight in Osaka
GEE! Store (Osaka)
Specializing in character goods and cosplay costumes, this branch of GEE! Store is located in the popular Namba area of Osaka.
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The danger of claw games in Japan
Story time! On a bright afternoon in Osaka my two friends, Watanabe, Hikaro and I were strolling around Shinsekai, experiencing the explosion of color surroundi
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Hotel in Kanagawa
TOP Resort Hakone Onsen Goku no Yado
TOP Resort Hakone Onsen Goku no Yado is set in Hakone, 600 metres from Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi i
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Article by Lauren Shannon
train like a sumo
Before you let loose with your eating, learn about the history and traditions of Sumo wrestlers!
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A Coffee Lover’s Guide to Fukuoka
Wake up before you gogo.
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Places to Check Out in Kumamoto, Oita and Fukuoka During the 2019 Rugby World Cup 🏉🏟
Sharing with you part two of our Rugby World Cup series where we visited Kumamoto, Oita & Fukuoka. Giving you a breakdown of the sights and food to take in while there!
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Tokyo's Secret Garden: Nezu Museum (Omote-Sando)
When you visit Omote-Sando, you will be flanked by skyscrapers and high-end fashion shops. True, the tree-lined promenade is pleasant, but you do feel as thoug
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Sight in Gunma
Bungy Japan (Minakami)
Located only two hours from Tokyo, Gunma Prefecture is one of Japan’s most popular destinations for outdoor sports. Operating since 2007, Minakami is the origin
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Hidden Onsens in the Chugoku Region
Chugoku isn’t really known for its onsen… that honour usually goes to Tohoku or Chubu where the snow in winter calls for a soak in the hot water. But in Chugoku
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Ise Shima's Ama Divers
You may recognize Mie Prefecture as the home of Ise Jingu, Japan’s main Shinto shrine. But this year, the Ise Shima area is taking center stage and hosting the
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5 Halloween Costume Trends - with Japanese origins!
Halloween is becoming more and more popular in Japan each year - and one of the most fun elements of Halloween celebrations are of course the costumes you get t
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Sight in Chiba
Narita Museum of Calligraphy
Featuring over 70 modern works, this art museum focuses on the study and preservation of the art of Japanese calligraphy, called shodo in Japan. The Narita Muse
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Japanese Learning Apps
Ever since I traveled to Japan almost ten years ago, I've wanted to go back. When I go back, I want to be more prepared language-wise. I can only understand the
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Toyama Food Guide
Eat your way through Toyama Prefecture!
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What To Eat In Kanagawa
We've narrowed down some of the best foods you can eat in Kanagawa Prefecture!
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Sight in Oita
Monkey Mountain Craft Brewery
Monkey Mountain is one of Oita’s coolest craft beer distilleries! With all the best ingredients from all around the world, Monkey Mountain currently sells five specialty types of high-quality beers.
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Ekiben: Train Bentos & My Top 5 To Try List!
Ekiben are a quintessential part of long-distance train travel in Japan. Virtually every (if not every) train station that services a long-distance train (such
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Sight in Tokyo
Cafe Plataku
Plataku Cafe is dedicated to train geeks. Train shaped food and giant train circuit.
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Gunma Food Guide
The best treats from the countrysides of Japan!
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Sight in Gunma
Gyouza no Manshu Oigami Toumeikan
Toumeikan is a traditional ryokan (hotel with hotspring) located in Gunma prefecture that serves Chinese food, as it is managed by the Chinese restaurant chain
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Zunda - Tohoku's sweet green treat
Every region of Japan has its own specialities when it comes to food: seemingly endless amounts of ramen varieties, regionally unique soba dishes, various okono
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Yaki-imo - the original food truck cuisine?
In the past few years, food trucks have been big business all around the world - or so it seems! Cool little neighborhoods seem to have things like taco trucks,
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Takano Fruit Parlor (Shinjuku)
Takano Fruit Parlor is a popular dessert shop, also offering some savory dishes, located East of Shinjuku station.
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5 Quintessentially Japanese Autumn Foods You Must Try
If there's one season exclusive to foodies, it would be autumn. Considered by Japanese as the appetite-stimulating season, the cooler weather somehow inspires p
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Spa by the Lake: Miyazawako Onsen
There is an easy, rejuvenating getaway from the city just a little over an an hour away from Ikebukuro. It is difficult to believe that Lake Miyazawa is an arti
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Surviving Winters in Japan– The Drugstore Way
Keep your skin moisture in this Winter.
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Sight in Kanagawa
Nirai Kanai
Nirai Kanai is a foot and body massage studio specializing in reflexology, located in Yokohama's Chinatown.
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Boudoir
Boudoir is a bilingual salon that offers facials, waxing, and mani-pedis. They have a very simple and understandable website that English speaking customers can really appreciate.
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Sight in Kagoshima
Ibusuki Natural Sand Bath Center Saraku
Saraku is a special sand bath on the coast of Ibusuki in Kagoshima, Kyushu.
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Sight in Gunma
Ikaho Onsen Hot Spring Town
Ikaho is a hot spring resort town that is said to have existed since the 8th century. It is famous for its two different kinds of hot spring water (called "shir
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Lush
Lush is a cosmetics shop, originally from the UK, that sells handmade, organic soaps, shampoos, bath bombs and more.
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Sight in Shizuoka
Harisu Public Footbath
A free footbath open to the public, the waters flowing from the area's hot springs are said to soothe and relax tired and sore feet. The baths are enclosed by a
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Ci:z Labo Ebisu
Ci:z Labo is not just about facial care, but also includes medical care. That means that their doctors will base all of their treatments on how to improve your overall health, and not just your skin.