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The Perfect 5-Day Tokyo Itinerary
The Perfect 5-Day Tokyo Itinerary: Five days is enough time to experience Tokyo’s major districts at a comfortable pace, mixing iconic sightseeing with some of the city’s more unique, modern experiences. This itinerary groups each day around a cluster of nearby neighborhoods to minimize backtracking, with some flexible options built in for day five. Itinerary…
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Japan’s Business Hotel Chains Compared
Toyoko Inn vs. APA Hotel vs. Dormy Inn: Japan’s Business Hotel Chains Compared: Japan’s business hotel chains offer some of the best value accommodation in the country, compact, efficient, and reliably clean, but each of the three major names, Toyoko Inn, APA Hotel, and Dormy Inn, has a genuinely different personality. This guide breaks down…
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The Perfect 3-Day Kyoto Itinerary
The Perfect 3-Day Kyoto Itinerary: Three days is enough time to see Kyoto’s most iconic sights without feeling rushed at every stop, provided you group your days by area rather than crisscrossing the city. This itinerary organizes your visit around eastern, western, and central Kyoto, with a flexible option for day three depending on your…
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Mysterious Blue Spring
Beautiful Scenery in Japan In this blog, I’ll be sharing some of the beautiful landscapes and scenic places in Japan that I have personally photographed over the years. This photograph was taken at Maruike-sama (Maruike Shrine) in Yamagata Prefecture. A Mysterious Blue Spring Maruike-sama is a small spring-fed pond, measuring about 20 meters (65 feet)…
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Tarumizu Ruins:Mountain Spirituality
Beautiful Scenery in Japan In this blog, I’ll be sharing some of the beautiful places and landscapes across Japan that I have personally photographed. Today, I’d like to introduce Tarumi Ruins in Yamagata Prefecture, a mysterious and little-known spot hidden deep in the mountains near the famous Yamadera temple. A Hidden Side of Yamadera Yamadera…
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A Glimpse into 300-Year-Old Lava
Beautiful Scenery in Japan In this blog, I will gradually introduce some of the beautiful scenery of Japan that I have photographed myself over the years. This is a photograph of the Yakehashiri Lava Flow in Iwate Prefecture, which is designated as a Special Natural Monument of Japan. The lava here was formed when Mount…
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Japan’s One-of-a-Kind Fox Village
Beautiful Scenery in Japan In this blog, I will gradually introduce some of the beautiful scenery of Japan that I have photographed myself over the years. This is a photograph I took at Zao Fox Village in Miyagi Prefecture. Of course, it is not something you would normally experience in everyday life to see so…
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900 Years of History and the Beauty of Nature
Beautiful Scenery in Japan In this blog, I will gradually introduce some of the beautiful scenery of Japan that I have photographed myself over the years. This is a photograph of the autumn leaves at Chūson-ji Temple in Iwate Prefecture. Chūson-ji Temple, along with Byōdō-in’s Phoenix Hall in Kyoto, is considered a representative example of…
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Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church of Hakodate
Beautiful Scenery in Japan In this blog, I will gradually introduce some of the beautiful scenery of Japan that I have photographed myself over the years. This is a small church in Hakodate, Hokkaido. It was built in 1860 as a chapel attached to the Russian Consulate. It was destroyed by fire in 1907, but…
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Traveling in Japan by Wheelchair
Traveling in Japan by Wheelchair: Traveling to any country in a wheelchair may come with some concerns. You may wonder whether you will be able to get around smoothly using public transportation, whether staff will be helpful and accommodating, and whether accessible restrooms will be available, among other things. However, compared with many other countries,…
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Kansai Airport (KIX) to Osaka City: Taxi vs. Limousine Bus vs. Train
Kansai Airport (KIX) to Osaka City: Taxi vs. Limousine Bus vs. Train Compared: Kansai International Airport sits well outside central Osaka, so getting into the city takes some planning, and the right choice depends on your luggage, budget, and how much you value speed over cost. This guide compares the main options for reaching the…
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Haneda Airport to The Hotel: Taxi vs. Limousine Bus vs. Train
Haneda Airport to Your Hotel: Taxi vs. Limousine Bus vs. Train Compared: Haneda’s proximity to central Tokyo means every option on this list is genuinely fast, but the right choice still depends on your luggage, budget, and how much you want to avoid a transfer after landing. This guide compares the three main ways to…
