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City Guide: Hiroshima
Hiroshima is a city that will make you feel much more than the usual travel bug excitement. Being one of two atomic bomb drop sights from back in World War II,
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Top 5 Free Things to do in Takayama
Located in the mountainous region of the Gifu prefecture, Takayama is the perfect place to experience a mixture of rural and old Japan. Here are the top five fr
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Tsukiji Market and Kitchen Class
Walking around Tokyo's famous Tsukiji Market is a feast for the eyes. Yet one of the great frustrations as a tourist to this famous wholesale market is that you
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Trip to Tokyo – A First Timer’s Plans and Expectations – Day 6
Hello there, fellow traveller! Saturday is probably not the best day to spend time in a shopping mall. But who would want to spend a day by locking themselves
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Article by Ronnie Lee
Travel 101 for Beginners: Navigating the Rails
For travelers who are making their way to Japan for the first time, navigating the Japanese train system may seem like a difficult task; and if you don't speak
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Article by Liz Avocado
Best View of Tokyo’s Skyline
Cute stickers facing Tokyo TowerTokyo is a beautiful city full of skyscrapers, temples, gardens, parks, and more. All of these can be viewed at once from high
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Article by Kerstin Yamane
Kinkakuji vs. Ginkakuji
Kyoto has to offer many great temples and shrines and also other beautiful places where you can enjoy the old Japan. Two of these places are the Golden Pavilion
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Manju: Japan's most varied treat
IMG_6753.JPG 2.87 MBWell, Spring is upon us, and one of the great pleasures of the season will be enjoying some green tea surrounded by the beauty of nature in
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Article by Jenica ann Viray
Discover Enoshima Island
Only a short train ride west of Kamakura, Enoshima is an island just off coast but connected by bridge with the mainland. The island offers a variety of attract
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Kids Plaza Osaka
Kids Plaza Osakavia netgeek.bizWebsite (English) hereFacebook page hereKids Plaza is a large indoor space for children near the centre of Osaka city. It has ar
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How to Tell Your Japanese Company You’re Pregnant
Announcing your pregnancy shouldn’t be something scary, but sometimes it is. Many women worry about telling their company that they’re expecting, because they fear that they’ll receive a negative reaction. I certainly felt that way when I found out I was pregnant shortly after accepting a new job.
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Article by Elise Meng
2019 Top 10 Tips for Traveling in Japan
2020 is your year to finally get yourself to Japan... and this is how you do it.
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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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Article by Elise Meng
Kick off your OIta Experience!
With the countdown to the Rugby World Cup 2020 inching nearer and nearer, the small city of Oita is secretly packing some heat among its narrow streets. Now, at Tokyo Creative, we already have a wide range of favorite places in Oita already (see here or here), but since this was our first time doing a mini-team trip, we’re excited to add more to our list of favorite places to recommend.
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Article by Jon Mulligan
Escape the City to the beautiful Seaside Town of Nishi-Izu
A coastal town located in the Shizuoka-Kanto area of Japan, Nishi-Izu is known for fresh seafood and its outstanding natural beauty. It really is a must-visit for any outdoor adventurer or travel-buff.
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Article by Ian Rudd
10 Things to do in Oita City
A true hidden gem of a city located on Japan's southern Kyushu Island, let us show you some of our favorite things it has to offer!
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Article by Elsda Li
Broadway In Japan!
Since coming to Japan, I have seen so many adverts and commercials of wonderful broadway performances that seem too good to be true. You can find musicals such as Disney’s classic Aladdin to American Broadway inspired Japanese musicals. Those who come here should definitely add a Broadway show unto their itineraries! Let’s explore some titles that are playing right now!
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🤩 2019’s Best New Japanese Products That Will Leave You Wanting More! 🤩
With our ever evolving and advancing technology and trends, they best way to stay up to date and in the know🤔 is by getting the newest gadgets and inventions! Japan has always been known to come up with the craziest and cutest inventions that can either shock you😳, or leave you squealing with excitement🤗. I have compiled a list of what I think this year’s most practical and interesting products down below. Let’s check them out!👀
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My Hike Up Mt. Takao ⛰!
There is no better way to experience the culture and geography of Japan than to hike up one of their sacred and treasured mountains!
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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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Kochi
Kochi, on Shikoku Island, is quite rural. In fact, 85% of the prefecture is covered in forests. This lush, green area is perfect for adventurers and is famous f
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Yamanashi
Yamanashi, about 1½ hours from Tokyo, is surrounded by high mountains and is covered by huge beautiful forests, including Mount Fuji and the 5 lakes area. Visit
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Yamagata
Yamagata has been called 'hidden' Japan and is definitely not on the regular tourist routes. It is Japan's largest prefecture and you can find it along the Sea
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Osaka
As the second largest city in Japan, Osaka is often compared to the capital city Tokyo—both popular travelling destinations in Japan. But some would venture to
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Mie
While often overlooked due to its more popular neighbors like Osaka, Kyoto and Nagoya, Mie prefecture offers a unique cultural experience for those who visit. B
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Fukuoka
Fukuoka is located on the northern side of the island of Kyushu. It includes the two largest cities in the area, Fukuoka City, its capital, and Kitakyushu. The
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Tottori
Tottori prefecture along the Sea of Japan coast is best known for its sand dunes (Tottori Sakyu) and Sand Sculpture Museum. The spiritual center of mountain wor
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Gunma
Famous for its gorgeous mountains and luxurious onsens (hot springs) Gunma is a nature lover's delight. Maebashi City, home to many parks and flower gardens, is