Sunshine City: Where Tokyo Comes to Play

Come to Sunshine City, a complex designed with being “a city within a city” in mind. From business, to shopping, dining, theatre, and even a hotel, you can spend a whole day right in the h...

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Top 5 Must-Do Things in Sakae, Nagoya

Sakae is the heart of Nagoya. One of two major downtown areas, alongside Meieki, it is a hub of activity in Nagoya city centre. Home to shopping complexes, movie theatres, restaurants, and attractions...

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Shimoda, Japan: The Hidden Gem of the Pacific

With its pristine coastline, tranquil cherry blossom forests, and ancient temples, Shimoda of Shizuoka Prefecture, is the perfect place to escape the busyness of life. It’s why many city-dweller...

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Fuji Q-Highland and Its Guiness World Ranking Rides

Fuji Q-Highland comes in No.4 in popular Japan amusement parks after globally known Disneyland, DisneySea, and Universal Studios Japan. Fuji Q is famous for its thrilling world record-breaking rides a...

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Minami Osaka, Visiting Namba District

Downtown Osaka, aka Minami, aka Namba, is the southern central part of the city where happenings happen. Dotonbori and its famous Glico Running Man, Kuromon Market, and Dendentown are located around t...

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Kawasaki, Industrial City in Kanagawa

Kawasaki City is one of 2 major cities in Kanagawa-ken. Although perhaps not talked about as much as Yokohama, Kawasaki Station is a major railway station that connects to other lines including Keikyu...

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Tour of Beppu Hot Spring Town

Beppu is a famous hot spring town in Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. Their main attraction aside from the relaxing hot spring facilities is their Hell Springs - 7 Hot Springs for viewing only, definitely no ...

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Cracking Open the Classic Attractions of Wajima Japan

At Ishikawa Prefecture’s northern peninsula tip lies the coastal city of Wajima. A small yet highly popular tourist destination for its scenic Senmaida Terrace Paddy Fields, it features the beau...

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12 Things To Do in Tottori Prefecture

The least populated prefecture in Japan does not lose out to other prefectures when it comes to sightseeing and fun to be had. Tottori Prefecture is perhaps one of the most unique travel experiences y...

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Hirosaki City: Cherry Blossoms and Apples in Aomori-ken

Hirosaki produces the most apples in Japan’s apple heaven, Aomori Prefecture. But be it apples or sights of wonder, Hirosaki has much to offer like popular cherry blossom viewing spots Hirosaki ...

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