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Miyazaki Prefecture: Mythical Roots of Japan Explored in Gorgeous 8K [Video]
Miyazaki Prefecture on the southeastern coast of Kyushu is a hidden gem which deserves to be explored. Although it doesn’t boast any major tourist attractions,…
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grape Japan and Japan Shopping Now in Content Sharing Partnership
Introducing our new content sharing partner: Japan Shopping Now Operated by the Japan Shopping Tourism Organization, Japan Shopping Now is a site offering the best,…
Overwhelmed by Tourists Japan’s Winter Wonderland Shirakawa-go Goes Reservation Only
Shirakawa-Go, a mountain settlement in Gifu prefecture, was once considered an unexplored region. The treacherous mountains and snowfall restricted outside interaction, preserving the unique cultural…
Japanese Passport Is Now The Most Powerful In The World
190. That is the number of countries which Japanese passport holders can now visit without a visa, according to British citizenship and planning firm Henley…
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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] This is How They Line Up at Shinagawa Station
The neighborhood of Shinagawa, with its high-rise buildings, is a vibrant heart of business in Tokyo. Large groups of salarymen in black suits seemingly rushing…
Tourists’ Good Luck Ritual Is Tarnishing Beauty Of Japan’s Most Iconic Shrine
The famous gate of Japan’s famous Itsukushima Shrine is suffering from structural damage caused by travelers cramming it with coins. Itsukushima Shrine, located on the…
Japanese Tourists are So Disappointed by Paris They Develop a Mental Disorder Called Paris Syndrome
What is Paris Syndrome? Paris is one of the most travelled to cities in the world. Tourists flock to the romance capital of the world…
New Oregon Tourism Promotion Channels Beautiful Studio Ghibli Movies
Just recently, we saw a tourism promotion effort led by Destination Canada tap into the aesthetic appeal of anime to show off the splendor of…
Hot Springs Town Nasushiobara’s Tasty Secret Is Out: You Can’t Keep This Under Wraps!
With the growing popularity of Instagram in Japan, pictures of cute and colorful desserts and mouth-watering dishes seem to be everywhere in social media. Photogenic…
Nara’s Famous Roaming Deer Are Biting Back As Unruly Tourists Increase
The famous free-roaming deer of Nara Park in Nara, Japan (said to contain at least 1,500 wild deer) sometimes seem to be just as big…
Stay Warm And Entertained In Winter Aboard The Yomeishu Kotatsu Train
Updated: Dec. 6, 2018 The Sanriku Kaigan is a beautiful coastline extending along the Pacific Ocean from southern Aomori prefecture, through Iwate prefecture and northern…
Traditional Japanese Inn Has Self-Parking Slippers and Self-Rearranging Furniture
Few countries in the world can rival Japan when it comes to the application of robotics and automation in daily life. Automated toilets and self-opening…
Japanese Hot Springs Town With Taisho Era Charm Is An Otherworldly Winter Wonderland
A wintry coat of snow can make the best sightseeing spots of Japan even more appealing, as we’ve seen in Kyoto, for example. However, in…
Kyoto Gatten’s Succulent Wagyu Tempura Joined By Wagyu Shabu & Sukiyaki This Winter
In Fall 2017, a new star emerged in the Kyoto dining scene, Kyoto Gatten Tempura Pub. Combining the fine art of tempura with the trendy…
The Best Destinations in Japan For Each Season: Autumn
People may flock to Kyoto for the awesome view from Kiyomizudera, but for a less predictable autumn, how about heading to the untamed wilderness of…