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Japan Trip: 5 Top Picks for Sightseeing Near Shin-Osaka Station
Shin-Osaka Station is the gateway to Osaka. Being a Shinkansen stop, there are several hotels in the area surrounding the station, and it's also a perfect place around which to base a sightseeing trip in the Kansai region. Within the station there are many souvenir shops, and scattered around the
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Go-Around Sushi in Japan: Check Out the No. 1 Side-Dish That's Got Us Completely Hooked!
When you think about Japanese food that is popular with people from abroad, of course the first thing that comes to mind is sushi. One of the most impressive things is Kaiten-zushi, the unique Japanese system of cheap sushi rotating around the shop on conveyor belts. Amongst these popular revolving
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Tasty and Instagrammable: 5 Popular Asakusa Ice Cream Shops!
No matter when you visit Asakusa, it’s most definitely buzzing with people. It’s a mere stone’s throw away from Tokyo Skytree and Kappabashi, and with the culturally and historically rich Kaminarimon gate and Hanayashiki amusement park in the area, it’s no wonder that it’s such a popular sightseeing
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Fun in Tohoku and Aomori: Sightseeing, Shopping, and More!
Aomori Prefecture is located in the northernmost part of Honshu, Japan. It is famous for its apples, though there are plenty of other rich and delicious dishes made from other local ingredients, including seafoods such as Oma tuna, Hachinohe squid, mackerel and scallops from Mutsu Bay, as well as traditional
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Konoe Beef, One of Japan's Three Greatest Wagyu. Local Writer's Top Three Picks!
It's said that there are over 300 brands of Japanese beef. Among them are three brands that stand above the rest: Mie Prefecture's Matsusaka beef, Hyogo Prefecture's Kobe beef, and Shiga Prefecture's Konoe beef. The best wagyu beef usually has a good balance of shimofuri fat marbling
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Tokyo Trip: 10 Most Popular Spots in Ueno (September 2019 Ranking)
These are the top recommendations for Ueno, with travel tips and more, according to LIVE JAPAN, a top-class travel website for visitors to Japan. Our ranking is based on the most popular pages viewed by foreign visitors in a given category. For instance, Niki no Kashi in Ameyoko, Yanaka Ginza Shopping
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Asakusa annual events and festival calendar! Lots of things to enjoy throughout the year
Asakusa is a major sightseeing spot in Tokyo. Asakusa exudes a “downtown” atmosphere and offers a wide array of culinary treats and shopping opportunities while visiting such famous spots as the Kaminarimon Gate and Sensoji Temple. Here you can really experience Japan. Equally popular are traditional
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How Long Should You Stay in Japan? These 6 Visitors Share Why They Regret Not Staying Longer
Whether you’re thinking of stopping in Japan on a tour of Asia, or you want to visit a few different places within Japan, it can be hard to decide exactly how much time you need in each spot. There’s so much to do and so much to see! Especially among Taiwanese – seeing as they are about a four-hour
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Shopping, Activities & More! Exploring the New Furano Prince Hotel, Hokkaido’s Gorgeous Resort Hotel
The Furano area, blessed with rich tourism resources, is located right in the center of Hokkaido, and visited by many people from all over the world, not to mention Japan. There are many attractive accommodation facilities in the city, and among them the New Furano Prince Hotel boasts the most fulfilling
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Osaka Ramen: A Local Writer's Top 5 Ramen Spots Around Osaka Castle!
Osaka Castle boasts over 400 years of history. On top of being designated as a national historical site, it's also impressive enough to be selected as one of Japan's thee greatest castles. It's easy to get to from within Osaka City, and it's an essential spot to check out during Osaka
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Must-See Top 30 Food, Shopping and Souvenir Spots in Ginza Tokyo!
Ginza is the absolute first point of call for luxury in Tokyo. But how can you experience this luxury first-hand? With shopping facilities, high-brand boutiques, exclusive Japanese style and Western style restaurants, this area has a strong, solid appeal to both tourists and residents alike! In this
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Local-recommended! Must-see cafes & shops when sightseeing in Sapporo
Enjoy traveling to local cafes! Allow us to introduce the famous "Atelier Morihiko" famous as Sapporo's fashionable cafe! Right beside you can find an original soap store "Siesta Labo" that uses natural materials of Hokkaido in their products. This location offers two unique experiences
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Tokyo Vacation: 10 Most Popular Ryokan in Tokyo and Surroundings (September 2019 Ranking)
Here are the best Ryokan in Tokyo and Surroundings, with travel tips and more, according to LIVE JAPAN, a top-class travel website for visitors to Japan. Our ranking is based on the most popular pages viewed by foreign visitors in a given category. For instance, Hotel Green Plaza Hakone, Atami Kinjyokan
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Top 5 reasons tourists love Osaka - What really distinguishes Osaka from Tokyo?
Osaka is getting more and more popular among tourists visiting Japan. According to a survey by MasterCard, Osaka recorded the highest growth rate in the world for visits made to Japan between 2009 and 2016, seeing an annual jump of 24%. According to the data for 2018, among the more than 30 million visitors
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Tokyo Day Trip: Feel the Power of Mt. Takao! 12 Recommended Power Spots and Souvenirs
Mt. Takao, located in Hachioji City, Tokyo, is visited by numerous tourists and mountain climbers throughout the year. It can be easily accessed in about an hour from the city by express train on the Keio Line from Shinjuku Station. It has several hiking courses ranging from those designed for beginners
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2019’s Newly-Opened Hotels in Tokyo's Asakusa for the Solo Female Traveler!
Sitting in Taito ward of Tokyo is Asakusa, where the remnants of olden times continue to linger, and it is a popular sightseeing spot even amongst the Japanese. Besides being home to numerous buildings with rich history, such as Sensoji, Asakusa is lined with many restaurants with foods representative
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Check out Seicomart - the Hokkaido convenience store offering something unique!
This convenience store chain now has the largest number of stores in Hokkaido. The Niseko Hirafu location is extremely successful during the winter season with long lines crowding the inside - and over 90% of the customers are from abroad! Anywhere else in Japan, this number of international customers
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Nikko Dining Guide: Top 3 Popular Shops You Can't Miss in Nikko!
Nikko is about 2 hours and 30 minutes by train from the urban center. It is a popular tourist destination representing Kanto with numerous historical shrines and temples recognized as World Heritages. These include the Toshogu Shrine, which deifies Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate
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Revolutionary Dream Sleeper Overnight Bus Between Tokyo and Osaka May Change the Face of Japanese Tourism As We Know It
Dream Sleeper is a brand-new premium overnight bus service by Kanto Bus Co., Ltd. that started operating just some days ago. This is the first bus in the industry to feature completely private rooms, offering unparalleled comfort and convenience for all passengers on board! To help you with your
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Carefully Selected by Locals! 4 Restaurants and Bars that Offer Great Niseko Flavor
When visiting Niseko we want you to enjoy not only the premium powder snow and the great outdoors, but also the exquisite gourmet dishes and bars with great atmosphere. Every year there are more stores that attracts attention in Niseko, this time we will introduce 4 restaurants and bars carefully selected
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Delicious Uji Matcha Sweets from Kyoto that You’ll Want to Tell Everyone About
Uji, found in Kyoto Prefecture, is a major tea production area in Japan, and Kyoto city, with many historical tea houses, is the king of matcha sweets. We’ve selected a few that you’re sure to remember. They’re so good that after taking one bite you will want to let someone know about it.
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Dining in Otaru, Hokkaido: 5 Popular ramen shops serving up Ankake Yakisoba!
Known as Hokkaido’s "Canal Town,” Otaru is famous for sushi and other seafood. In fact, Otaru has not only seafood but noodles such as ramen and fried noodles. It was invented in the late 1950s at a Chinese restaurant in Otaru. Now, it's an iconic and beloved food in Otaru. Its feature is
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