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From the well-known to the obscure, this year’s annual ranking of top spots has some surprises in store for even the most seasoned travellers.
A popular destination for those looking for love or trying to start a family, but you’ll want to check the tide schedule before you visit.
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From elegant gardens to stoic shrines and museums of fine art, Tokyo is full of places to stimulate the mind, soothe the soul, and please the senses.
The tree is said to curse those who draw near, but thankfully divine protection is available nearby.
It’s all in the name of Japanese culture and tradition.
One shinto shrine is making news around Japan for dressing their miko in a garment many had never seen before.
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Some of Japan’s most iconic places to see the autumn leaves are now off-limits to photographers.
After making a splash at the box office, Makoto Shinkai’s latest anime leads to something you can pour into a sake cup.
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With her own official Twitter account and a town in Tottori Prefecture behind her, Japan’s first ever cannabis character comes dressed as a pink-haired shrine maiden.
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