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  • Why Start Your Japan Trip from Fukuoka?

    Why Start Your Japan Trip from Fukuoka?

    Starting a journey through Japan from Fukuoka can be an excellent choice for several reasons: 1. Convenient Transportation HubSay goodbye to the hassle of changing trains or worrying about pricey...

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  • 10 Family-Friendly Experiences in West Japan

    10 Family-Friendly Experiences in West Japan

    Ninjas, Trains, Aquariums, Gozilla, Evangelion, Naruto and Hello Kitty? We've got your back! Let's cut to the chase – we get it. When you're exploring with the little ones in...

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  • Dream of Steam, Hot Springs of West Japan

    Dream of Steam, Hot Springs of West Japan

    Arima, Kinosaki, Dogo, Beppu, and Yufuin: these hot spring towns in West Japan provide visitors with an opportunity to unwind, relax, and experience the healing properties of Japan's geothermal waters...

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  • 10 Reasons Why You Should Book A Tour

    10 Reasons Why You Should Book A Tour

    Booking a tour in Japan ensures a seamless and enriching journey, with knowledgeable local guides leading the way through the country. While solo travel offers freedom, a guided tour provides...

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  • Unique Boutique Stays in Kyoto, Osaka, and Hyogo

    Unique Boutique Stays in Kyoto, Osaka, and Hyogo

    Japan, renowned for its excellence in design and aesthetics, offers an ideal destination for exploring and lodging in boutique hotels.What defines a boutique hotel? It's a quaint lodging that emphasizes...

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  • Ghosts of West Japan: Abandoned Places for Travel

    Ghosts of West Japan: Abandoned Places for Travel

    Numerous eerie abandoned dwellings dot the globe, comprising forsaken structures succumbed to neglect. Japan is no different. While certain areas were deserted due to Japan's population decline, others bear witness...

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  • Wandering Through Murakami's Japan

    Wandering Through Murakami's Japan

    Kafka on the Shore, Norwegian Wood, Hear the Wing Sing: these are some of many famous titles of Haruki Murakami, a renowned Japanese writer. His works, spanning novels, essays, and...

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  • Bathhouses of Kansai: Retro Tiled Dreamscapes

    Bathhouses of Kansai: Retro Tiled Dreamscapes

    Sento are usually family-run  public baths dating back centuries, which grew in popularity due to limited home bathing facilities, reaching over eighteen thousand by 1968. Unlike onsens, they typically lack...

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  • 5 Areas of Osaka Shopping Guide

    5 Areas of Osaka Shopping Guide

    Umeda, Shinsaibashi, Namba, Expo City Mall, and Rinku Premium Outlets: step into the bustling streets of Osaka, where shopping thrives alongside its renowned food culture. This post seeks to showcase...

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  • West Japan's Architectural Gems to Visit

    West Japan's Architectural Gems to Visit

    In Japanese art, minimalism prevails, emphasizing simplicity, restraint, and the deliberate utilization of negative space. This aesthetic permeates various forms, including calligraphy, painting, architecture, and Zen gardens. Here, we present...

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  • Japan, What's with all the Ogres?

    Japan, What's with all the Ogres?

    Oni (demon or ogre in Japanese) hold significant cultural importance in Japan, deeply rooted in folklore, mythology, and traditional beliefs. These creatures are often depicted as malevolent creatures, characterized by...

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