This relatively unknown local delicacy is well worth getting your hands on…if you can find it!
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Marugame Castle also holds the distinction of being one of only 12 castles in Japan with this particular architectural element left intact.
You might guess the most popular Pokémon type in the country, but each prefecture might surprise you!
Toki no Yoake Monogatari lets you enjoy the ride as you travel off the Shinkansen-beaten path.
The twitter account of an aquarium is willing to stoop to some serious lows to get more patrons. Literally!
Designed by the studio behind the Fate anime franchise, the bottle is exclusive to one region of the country.
Chichibugahama Beach looks like a Makoto Shinkai anime come to life, and is well worth a detour off the beaten travel path.
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Body of water even has a connection to the creatures’ traditional role in Japanese mythology.
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These crying babies are immediately calmed by the sound of slurping, which is said to sound similar to noises heard in the womb.
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The capital’s gigantic public transportation system can be a shock to the system for new arrivals.
Japanese history can be a lot of fun to explore, from the Sengoku era to the modernization of Japan in the Meiji Period. We’re sure everyone has their own favorite time period, but one that doesn’t always get the respect it deserves is the Heian Period. Lasting roughly from 794 to 1185, the period was a relatively peaceful time in Japan that saw a blossoming of culture in everything from literature to music.
Unfortunately, we can’t just hop on a plane and go back in time to see everything for ourselves. But there is a hotel in Shikoku where you can experience a bit of the Heian life for yourself complete with period costumes, games, and architecture! So whether you’re a history buff or just need a major change of scenery, you’ll want to check out Gosho Yashiro no Mori!
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