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A BATTLE TO FIND THE BEST BIRTHDAY GIFT FROM LAOX
Who will win? Team Canada vs. Team Japan run around Laox to try and find the BEST birthday gift for Emma (Tokidoki Traveller)!
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Transportation in Rural Japan: Things to know before you go
As a countryside person, large portions of my trips to Japan are spent moving between towns, on local trains cutting through rice fields and lonely houses. Ther
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Tokyo 4-day-tour Itinerary
The classic itinerary for a first trip to Tokyo usually takes around three to five days-- with three days allotted for sightseeing and shopping, and another one
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Article by Eri Lin
Top 5 Free Things to do in Kanazawa
Kanazawa is the perfect destination for those who love strolling through well-preserved historical districts (geisha teahouses, anyone?) and museums. While some
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Article by Chloe Hamilton
Colourful characters at Yoyogi park; A fun and free day out!
One of my favorite experiences in Japan was completely free- well, save the few hundred yen I spent on some delicious takoyaki. (my image)(my image)Yoyogi park
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Article by Jaevy Ng
美食篇@東京渋谷：沖縄食堂アチココ Okinawa Shokudou Achikoko (Shibuya)
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Genius gadgets you can find at Japan's electronic stores!
Japan is a bunch of fun if you're into electronics and gadgets - there are loads of electronic stores across the country, that sell all manner of fun (and funct
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Article by Sherilyn Siy
For An Unconventional Travel Experience, Volunteer
Anybody with money and time can travel, but if you are the sort of person who would like to do something meaningful while traveling, then you might be intereste
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Article by Simon Happy
Zen Hostel in Yamanouchi
Whether you want to be closer to nature and do some hiking in the mountains, or you would like to go skiing in Japan, or you just wish to soak in an onsen and i
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Article by Fei Z
Fireworks Festival Guide Tokyo 2016
Summer 2016 has officially arrived in Tokyo, which means the time has come for the long-awaited, much-loved fireworks festivals! Make like a local and enjoy thi
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Sneak Peek Into to the Permanent Pokemon Cafe in Tokyo
Giving you an exclusive sneak peek into the Pokemon Cafe from yours truly Sharmander and Akidearest!
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International Tokyo Toy Show 2019
Who said it was just for kids? Japan's largest toy trade show going on this weekend at the Tokyo Big Sight 💁🏻♀️
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Top 5 Products to Keep you Cool During Japan’s Intense Heat 2019 Edition
We can already feel the hot, humid weather creeping on us. Here's our top 5 picks to stay cool and fresh all summer long. 🌬❄️✨
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Article by Daniel L. Jenwei
UNWIND AT THESE TOP ONSENS IN OITA ♨️
Known for its onsens and seafood, Oita has become a popular travel destination in Japan, especially for those wanting to take a break and relax. With the many different onsens you can stumble upon in Oita, we thought it might be easier to explain our favorites that we recently visited and tell you what makes them stand out from the rest.
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Article by Daniel L. Jenwei
Our Top 5 Instagrammable Sights in Oita Japan
We’ve been heading to Oita prefecture quite extensively over the past couple months so we thought we’d share with you our top 5 picturesque sights we recommend you check out while there.
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Article by Daniel L. Jenwei
The Ultimate Glamping Experience in Oita at the Satonotabi Resort Lodge Kiyokawa
If you love the idea of camping but don’t want to forgo the comforts of home then the glamping experience at Satonotabi Resort Lodge Kiyokawa is for you. We recently had the fortune of heading out to Bungo-ōno city in Oita prefecture where we got to experience the ultimate glamping experience without breaking the bank.
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Article by Elsda Li
“Mottainai!” Culture
“Mottainai!” is a phrase in Japanese that means “What a waste!”. In Japan, being frugal is ingrained into the community and the culture, and in this article we will explore some of the sites that help make Japan the efficient and resourceful place it is.
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Michelin Announces Over 170 Restaurants in their First Ever 2019 Aichi-Gifu-Mie Japan Guide
Who received the coveted three star status? We also share with you some bang for your buck meals you can't miss out on in Aichi, Gifu and Mie prefecture.
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Exploring the Abandoned Island in Oita Japan
Join us on our exploration where we got exclusive access on an abandoned island in Oita Japan!
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Ibaraki
If you're a nature person, you’ll fall in love with Ibaraki, a scenic coastal prefecture northeast of Tokyo. With up to 15% of its land area dedicated to natura
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Wakayama
Koyasan (Mount Koya) is the heart and soul of Wakayama Prefecture. Koyasan is the birthplace of Shingon Buddhism, founded by Kobo Daishi (Kukai) in the year 885
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Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi is on the westernmost tip of Honshu, and because of its proximity, historically it has been an important center of cultural exchange with the Korean P
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Nagano
Surrounded on all four sides by 3000+ meter tall mountains, Nagano prefecture is called the “Roof of Japan.” The 1998 Winter Olympics and Paralympics were hoste
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Ishikawa
Ishikawa prefecture is a small, thin prefecture on the western coast of the Honshu island, next to the Sea of Japan. It is closer to Tokyo than Kyoto, making it
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Oita
Oita is sometimes called the “Nara of the West”. It is located in the northeast of Kyushu and is best known for the city of Beppu which has more onsen (hot spri
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Iwate
Iwate is the prefecture with the largest landmass in Japan. It is on the Pacific coast in the northern Tohoku region. The capital city Morioka is famous for its
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Miyazaki
Miyazaki prefecture is on the southeastern side of Kyushu and is known for its majestic mountains and rugged coastal scenery. Surfing has grown in popularity he
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Tochigi
Tochigi is famed for its onsen (hot springs), ski resorts and large natural parks. Approximately 21% of the prefecture is designated as parks. Its capital, Utsu