Historical Sendai City, Date Masamune’s Greatest Legacy

Sendai City is most known for 3 things; Date Masamune, Gyutan, and being Tohoku Region’s largest city. With a history as a castle town, it is no wonder many history buffs love visiting Sendai fo...

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Exploring Chiba Prefecture’s Finest Attractions

Chiba Prefecture, which is found on the right side of Tokyo, is home to many great attractions. The most famous is undoubtedly Tokyo DisneyLand and DisneySea. Narita Airport, the gateway for many inte...

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The Wonderful Sights of Nikko

Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture is a gift of nature with amazing autumn foliage, beautiful mountain & forest sceneries, and plenty of wildlife to spot. It is also one of the most religiously important...

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Yakushima: The Island of Wonder in Kagoshima Prefecture

Yakushima is an island found in Kagoshima Prefecture. It is most famous for its cedar forests and for being a sanctuary for both wildlife and plants. Many people visit the island and its town to escap...

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An Animal Kingdom in the Middle of the Metropolis: Osaka Tennoji Zoo

Osaka Tennoji Zoo, locally known as “Tennoji Doubutsuen”, is a zoo located in Tennoji Ward of Osaka. This more-than-a-hundred-years-old zoo shelters various types of animals from herbivoro...

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Tradition and Culture in Asakusa District

Asakusa is the top area in central Tokyo for experiencing traditional Japanese culture. With old Edo vibes especially around Senso-Ji, the landmark of Asakusa, many visitors gather for an authentic cu...

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Traveling Around Miyagi Prefecture

Miyagi Prefecture of Tohoku Region has many wonderful attractions including one of the Nihon Sankei, Matsushima Bay. Other great places include historical Sendai City - the prefecture’s capital ...

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Hakone, Charming Getaway from Tokyo

Hakone is one of the most popular side trip destinations from Tokyo. The No.1 thing to do in Hakone is enjoying its hot springs. Other things to enjoy include exploring the areas accessible by Hakone ...

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Ashikaga Flower Park, A Walk Through Wisteria Tunnels

Wisterias (fuji 藤) are the highlight attraction in Ashikaga Flower Park. The beautiful gentle purple flowers trailing down from the trees forming a curtain are a sight to see. Forget the pink of sakur...

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Exploring the Best of Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture

Morioka, the capital city of Iwate Prefecture, is an often overlooked vacation destination in Japan due to its lack of a major attraction. With rich history, delicious noodles, and beautiful scenery, ...

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