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Andrea Antonini
Mar 2, 20224 min read
Introduction to Fukushima Prefecture
Fukushima is located in the Tohoku region. It is the 3rd largest of 47 prefectures in Japan and is a perfect blend of everything that the...
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Hayati Mustaza
Nov 19, 20212 min read
Fujiyama Tower
I was given the opportunity to check out the newly opened Fujiyama Tower, a 55m tall observatory deck located at theme park Fuji-Q...
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Louis Toogood
Oct 31, 20215 min read
The Other Wonders of Kyoto Prefecture
The city of Kyoto is regarded as one of the most incredible cities to visit in Japan, thanks to its many sightseeing spots, impressive...
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Hayati Mustaza
Aug 23, 20215 min read
10 Places You Must Visit in Kanazawa
Kanazawa has gained popularity as a tourist destination ever since JR West (West Japan Railway Company) has extended the shinkansen route...
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Andrea Antonini
Jun 17, 20216 min read
Setouchi Triennale Trip: Part 8 - Oshima
The island of Ōshima is the last I have visited on my Setouchi Triennale trip, but definitely, the one with the strongest emotional...
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Andrea Antonini
Apr 26, 20217 min read
Setouchi Triennale Trip: Part 7 - Teshima
After a couple of hops on the smaller islands of Ogijima and Megijima, I decided to go for something more mainstream and popular and...
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Louis Toogood
Apr 7, 20216 min read
5 Things To Do In Ise-Shima National Park
Located in Mie prefecture, Ise-Shima National Park is one of the most beautiful national parks in Japan, encompassing some of the most...
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Silvia Valentini
Mar 26, 20214 min read
Sushi, River Cruise and Maiko Dance – My Journey in Yamagata Prefecture
When I am asked what part of Japan I prefer, I say that it is always difficult if not impossible to answer this question; but one thing...
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Andrea Antonini
Mar 4, 20215 min read
Setouchi Triennale Trip: Part 6 - Megijima
This is a report of my trip to the Setouchi Triennale in July 2019. Megijima is very easy to reach from Takamatsu port. It takes only 20...
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Wakana Tsukagoshi
Feb 25, 20216 min read
Mount Takao Hiking in Winter: The Best-loved Mountain in Tokyo
Did you know there is a hiking spot, where you can enjoy the scenery changing from season to season, in just an hour from central Tokyo?...
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Andrea Antonini
Feb 19, 20215 min read
Setouchi Triennale Trip: Part 5 - Ogijima
This article tells about my trip to the Setouchi Triennale in July 2019. The morning atmosphere at Takamatsu port is effervescent....
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Hayati Mustaza
Feb 15, 20212 min read
The Legend of Hagoromo at Miho no Matsubara
Have you ever heard of The Legend of the Hagoromo or The Legend of the Celestial Maiden? Anime fans may know a somewhat similar version...
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Andrea Antonini
Jan 31, 20213 min read
Setouchi Triennale Trip: Part 4 - Shodoshima (Second half)
This article refers to my trip to the Setouchi Triennale in July 2019. The two days spent in Shōdoshima were delightful: the weather was...
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Hayati Mustaza
Jan 25, 20213 min read
The Oldest Toshogu Shrine: Kunozan Toshogu
When the Toshogu Shrine is mentioned, the one which usually comes up to mind is the Toshogu Shrine in Nikko of Tochigi prefecture. It's a...
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Wakana Tsukagoshi
Dec 28, 20202 min read
Meet the bathing wild monkeys in Nagano
We Japanese love hot springs, and it looks like the Japanese wild macaques in the Japanese Alps share this passion. Nagano Prefecture's...
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Andrea Antonini
Dec 22, 20203 min read
Setouchi Triennale Trip: Part 3 - Shodoshima (First half)
This article refers to my trip to the Setouchi Triennale in July 2019. At Takamatsu port, I found without too much effort the timetables...
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Silvia Valentini
Dec 16, 20203 min read
The Secrets of Yamagata: The Sacred Path of Dewa Sanzan
At the north of Tokyo lies the Tohoku; a region still less known, but rich in natural and historical treasures. In the prefecture of...
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Wakana Tsukagoshi
Dec 8, 20204 min read
Nakasendo: A Walk through Kiso Valley (Magome-Tsumago)
Japan is not a big country, but we have many things. Mountains, forests, waterfalls… Many foreigners do not expect Japan to be so...
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Hayati Mustaza
Dec 2, 20204 min read
10 Places You Must Visit in Nagasaki City
Nagasaki city is located in Nagasaki Prefecture on the Kyushu island. It was the only port city in Japan used to trade with the...
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Silvia Valentini
Nov 17, 20203 min read
Aizuwakamatsu, Nostalgia for a Glorious Past
Fukushima prefecture sadly jumped to the news when in 2011 a strong earthquake followed by a tsunami caused enormous devastation on the...
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