Fukui
Bouncing back after a natural disaster, Ono showcases the charm of its floating castle, pristine springs, and soy sauce gelato.
Fukui doesn’t just have dinosaurs… but hey, come look at this cool dinosaur!
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Dramatic coastline has a dramatic reason for sharing its name with a priest from the Heian period.
The restaurant’s gourmet image and proximity to the ocean gave us high expectations for freshness and flavor.
A taste of home for a Japanese expat turns into a delicious regional treat in one part of Japan.
Sometimes an unexpected stop at a seafood market is all you need to fill your belly and happiness meter.
A non-profit study sought to determine the best Japanese prefecture to live in, but found interesting discrepancies.
Buddhist monks juggle, box, dance to show their garments are no hindrance after monk refuses to pay fine for driving in his robe.
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Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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This Osaka laundromat wants to clean more than your clothes; it also wants to clean you
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Japan’s permanent Pokémon theme park zone announces grand opening date, ticket sale start
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Studio Ghibli adds new Kiki’s Delivery Service music box to its anime merchandise shop in Japan
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